Apartments near Saint Joseph's University

SJU offers a shuttle bus fleet and walking escort service for students 24/7, and the SJU Safe Mobile App to share students' exact GPS location during emergencies. SJU also maintains unified Public Safety officer patrols across both the Hawk Hill and University City locations.

Students should choose SJU because it offers top-tier business and pharmaceutical programs with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. It also offers a massive Philadelphia alumni network and personal faculty mentorship.

You should start looking for student apartments near Saint Joseph's University in January or February, as popular and top-rated off-campus housing options near Hawk Hill fill up quickly for the upcoming year.

The fall semester intake happens in late August, while the spring semester starts around mid-January.

Solo On Chestnut is the nearest amber-listed SJU off-campus housing property. It is located 3.7 miles away from campus. You can reach the property in just a 17-minute drive.  

Saint Joseph’s University is a top-ranked Catholic University in Philadelphia. It mainly attracts students who want to live near campus because of competitive rental prices, limited on-campus options, and high demand. Amber offers a wide range of verified listings in Saint Joseph's University student housing, including Solo On Chestnut and The Eleanor At Chestnut, within a 17-minute drive. The monthly budget for all amber-listed properties ranges from $509 to $8000.

Saint Joseph's University is a private Jesuit university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1851, it is the seventh-oldest Jesuit university in the United States. With two main campuses in Philadelphia and Lancaster, SJU offers more than 260 undergraduate and graduate programs. Popular courses include Pharmacy, Finance, Physical Therapy, Marketing (including Food Marketing), and Nursing. The university has a student population of approximately 8,000 to 9,000. The fall semester begins in late August, and the spring semester begins in mid-January.

Amber offers convenient options for student housing in Philadelphia. Options include studios and private, shared, and fully furnished 1B to 5B apartments at affordable prices. Below are a few properties for your reference

SJU’s Philadelphia campus is well connected to public transportation services, making commutes easy and reliable for students. City Av & Cardinal Av and Cardinal Av & City Av - FS are the nearest bus stops, within a 5-minute walk. Within a 3-minute drive, students can reach Merion Train Station. SJU offers a free shuttle service for students that connects the Hawk Hill campus to the University City location, nearby local stores, and the Overbrook Train Station. Students aged 17–24 can get a 15% discount on Amtrak train rides. For local travel options, SJU students can use a SEPTA Key card and get a 10% discount on travel costs. The NJ Transit Student Pass helps students save 25% on monthly rail, bus, or light rail passes.

A few popular student clubs operate actively at Saint Joseph's University. The Hawk Student Newspaper is SJU's student-run media outlet, covering campus news, sports, culture, and opinion. University Student Senate (USS) acts as the voice for students. They raise student needs, manage fund allocations, and work with the administration to improve campus life. The  Campus Ministry organizes a weekly service program, allowing students to volunteer and build long-term local relationships.