Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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Stewart Lane Apartments
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Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Academy Hill, Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Academy Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Crossings at Elmwood priced from $875. Hillside Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Academy Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
Ridley Creek Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,060
Willow Gardens Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hill, PA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Hill area is the $1.08 price per square foot 128 E 22nd St Model at 128 E 22nd St, Unit B in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Academy Hill apartment is the 612 Highland Ave Model at 612 Highland Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,450 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Academy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
128 E 22nd St, Unit B128 E 22nd St4BR,1BA$1.08
612 Highland Ave, Unit 2612 Highland Ave3BR,1BA$1.09
Ridley Creek Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.98
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Willow Gardens Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.42
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.43
Penn Street ApartmentsPenn Street 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Academy Hill, Chester, PA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Chester, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Philadelphia, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Academy Hill Neighborhood in Chester, PA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Academy Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Academy Hill is at The Crossings at Elmwood listed at $875.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment is $1,100 at The Crossings at Elmwood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Academy Hill is starting from $950 at Hillside Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Academy Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Academy Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $938.

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