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Temple University Main Campus Philadelphia, PA

Experience the tradition of excellence in the heart of Philadelphia

Public Walkable Public Transportation

Temple University brings a rich history of academic excellence and cultural enrichment to all who cross its campus in the heart of Philadelphia. The broader city serves as an extension of the university’s educational capabilities, giving students a chance to experience the history, art, and culture in one of America’s most pivotal communities. Head over to Elkins Gallery and Tyler Contemporary for a look at what the folks at the School of Art have been working on, or catch a live production at the Temple Performing Arts Center. The food trucks on campus provide unique and delicious meal options for when you want to shake up your dining habits, and many of the city’s best restaurants are within walking distance. Center City is close by and serves as a popular weekend destination for the campus crowd. South Street in particular is alive with popular bars, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues, making it a regular after-hours stop for students and non-students alike.

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Philadelphia, PA is $1,445 for a studio, $1,790 for one bedroom, $2,226 for two bedrooms, and $2,910 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Philadelphia has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,445/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,790/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 959 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,226/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,310 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,910/month

    Average Rent

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Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

90 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Exceptional Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

100 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

80 / 100

Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

80 / 100

Local Vibe

Highly Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

80 / 100

Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

90 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

595 Students

Meredith William M School

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,183 Students

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

742 Students

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Cs

Public

Grades K-8

501 Students

Penn Alexander School

Public

Grades K-8

595 Students

Meredith William M School

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

C.C.A. Baldi Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,511 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,183 Students

Greenfield Albert M School

Public

Grades K-8

742 Students

Central High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,329 Students

Masterman Julia R Secondary School

Public

Grades K-12

1,183 Students

Academy At Palumbo

Public

Grades 9-12

1,225 Students

Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP)

Public

Grades K-12

579 Students

Science Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

502 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wagner Free Institute of Science
  • Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
  • The Academy of Natural Sciences
  • Fels Planetarium
  • Franklin Institute

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.