Meh. Temple of today is not the Temple of even a year and a half ago when I graduated. I'll agree the places are overpriced, but part of that is the price you pay for the convenience of rolling out of bed and into class. I wasn't bored on Temple campus, and especially now with the theater, supermarket and other commercial expansion, I'm pretty envious. That said, I moved off because I wanted to be more integrated into an actual neighborhood as opposed to living in Temple's bubble.
Personally I think South Philly is a bit extreme if you're just looking for a nice neighborhood, though I certainly knew plenty of folks who did the slog on the subway. I lived in South Kensington near 5th and Jefferson, Fairmount near Corinthian and Girard, and had lots of friends who lived in Fishtown. I generally was no more than a 10 minute bike ride or a 15-20 minute walk from the edge of campus at most points, and there was always the bus/trolley if it rains. There are lots of options that don't involve living across town or being totally dependent on mass transit.
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