Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Gardens Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)

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Beyerwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beyerwood Apartments

1900-1941 Nester PlPhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Rita Grace Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Grace Manor

9181 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Welsh Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Welsh Gardens

2630 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19152
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Academy Meadow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Meadow

9115 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Sandalwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sandalwood Apartments

9305 Ashton RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114
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8381 Frankford Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

8381 Frankford Avenue

8381-8385 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Woodbridge Mews
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Mews

9401 Ashton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

1751 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Academy Gardens, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Academy Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Gardens area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Grant Meadows priced from $830. Manchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Academy Gardens apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$830
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$830
The Park Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$830
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Blue Grass EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Gardens, PA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Gardens area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2337 Hoffnagle St Model at 2337 Hoffnagle St, Unit 2 in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Academy Gardens apartment is the Franklin Model at Franklin Square Townhomes starting at $1,450 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Ashton Woodenbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2337 Hoffnagle St, Unit 22337 Hoffnagle St2BR,1BA$1.73
Franklin Square TownhomesFranklin2BR,1BA$1.46
8204 Ditman St, Unit Holmesburgh Apartment8204 Ditman St2BR,1BA$1.76
Manchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
The Park Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Stanwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Park Terrace Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated1BR,1BA$1.64
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Grant Meadows1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.56
Blue Grass EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Academy Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #98

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Philadelphia, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Academy Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Gardens is under $1,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Academy Gardens is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Academy Gardens costs $1,840.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Gardens?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 75 regular apartments in Academy Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Academy Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Academy Gardens have an average cost of $189 which is $1,651 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Academy Gardens.

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