
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (37 Rentals)
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402 W Walnut Ln

144 W Allens Ln

Pelham Court Apartments

Metropolitan Roxborough

123 E Washington Ln, Unit #3

The Ridge Apartments

Ridge Carlton Apartments

202 W Sedgwick St

905 E Cliveden St
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264 E Cliveden St

McCallum Apartments

Sedgwick Station

Summit Park

6300 Carnation St

7210 Germantown Ave

Chestnut Hill Tower

8244 Mansfield Ave, Unit B
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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $1,099 | $1,643 |
Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $995 | $2,868 |
Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,275 | $3,692 |
Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $1,175 | $3,888 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Gardens of Mt. Airy priced from $1,070. Willow Bend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gardens of Mt. Airy | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Willow Bend Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Ridge Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
McCallum Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,215 |
Sedgwick Station | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Summit Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,244 |
Mt. Airy Manor | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Ridge Carlton Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
246 W Upsal St | 102 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.61 price per square foot The Palmetto Model at Henry on the Park Apartments in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 3BD/1BA Model at Cresheim Valley starting at $1,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Mount Airy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Henry on the Park Apartments | The Palmetto | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Cresheim Valley | 3BD/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
7001 Germantown Ave, Unit Tranquil 2 Bedroom | 7001 Germantown Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
8300 Gilbert St, Unit Second Floor | 8300 Gilbert St | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
McCallum Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Laverock Place | 1 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
123 E Washington Ln, Unit #3 | 123 E Washington Ln | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Wadsworth Manor | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Mt. Airy Manor | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
Willow Bend Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #91
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA
Henry H. Houston Elementary School
Hill-Freedman World Academy
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Philadelphia. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut Hill is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Gardens of Mt. Airy which is listed at $1,070, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $2,249.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut Hill?
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 25 regular apartments in Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill?
Cheap apartments in Chestnut Hill have an average cost of $327 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.
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