West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - West Chester, PA Area Guide

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a comprehensive public institution committed to high-quality education at every level, offering more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. Originally founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester is now the largest of the 14 universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the fourth largest university in the Philadelphia region.

WCUPA is located in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania, within walking distance from numerous apartments available for rent. North Campus is also accessible from U.S. 202 and U.S. 322 for those anticipating somewhat longer commutes.

NCAA Division II Golden Rams athletics and over 200 student clubs and organizations call WCUPA home, ensuring there are plenty of things to do on campus. Downtown West Chester exudes small-town charm with metropolitan flair, with its historic architecture, range of boutique shops, and award-winning restaurants. Philadelphia is just 25 miles away for those craving the big-city bustle.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Chester, PA is $1,492 for a studio, $1,793 for one bedroom, $2,103 for two bedrooms, and $2,630 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chester has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,492/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 723 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,793/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,103/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,330 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,630/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Minimal Public Transit

Transit

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

Mary C Howse El School

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

Hillsdale El School

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

GREYSTONE EL SCH

Public

Grades K-5

536 Students

Pocopson El School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

J R Fugett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

908 Students

Stetson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

3,283 Students

21st Century Cyber CS

Public

Grades 6-12

1,239 Students

E N Peirce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,018 Students

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,210 Students

West Chester Henderson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,429 Students

West Chester East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,251 Students

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

3,283 Students

21st Century Cyber CS

Public

Grades 6-12

1,239 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • West Chester University Planetarium
  • West Chester Railroad
  • Wawa Preserve
  • Stroud Preserve
  • The Barn at Spring Brook Farm

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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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 February 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.