
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA (68 Rentals)


Walnut Chestnut Apartments

Wallingford Estates

The Hub at Widener

Upland Flats at Widener

Jefferis Square

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830 W 3rd St, Unit Apartment 1

400 E 19th St, Unit 1

429 E 9th St

830 W 3rd St
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428 Penn St

1407 Washington Ave

423 Concord Ave

515-517 W 7th St

43 E 23rd St

221 W 24TH St

2119-2121 W 3rd St

Chestnut Ridge Senior Residences

816-818 W 8th St
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Penn Street Apartment

316 19th St

Wetherill Apartments

724 W 3rd St

City Hall Suites

Daniel Scott Commons

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Birchwood at Pentecostal (55+ Community)

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Palmerhouse

Episcopal Place at Park Row

Chatham Estates

The Colony

Robert H. Stinson Towers

Ridley Creek Views Apartments

Penn Street Apartments

Bridgewater Apartments

Ridley Brook Apartments

Stone Hill Apartments

Brian Court Apartments

The Northview

33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

116 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore Ave

Trimble Run Condominiums

The Parker Condos

1106 Haverford Rd

601 Morton Ave
Academy Hill, Chester, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Academy Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Hill Studio Apartments | $930 | $750 | $1,135 |
Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $882 | $1,655 |
| Academy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $950 | $1,825 |
| Academy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $938 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 68 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA.
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Largest Available Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Academy Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Bridgewater Apartments and is listed at 864 square feet priced from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Balcony | 864 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 850 Sq Ft | $1,236 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 800 Sq Ft | $1,187 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 795 Sq Ft | $1,205 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 675 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | 650 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| 111 N Swarthmore Ave | One bedroom | 540 Sq Ft | $1,050 |
Cheapest Available Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Academy Hill of Philadelphia, PA is the One bedroom Model starting from $1,050 at 111 N Swarthmore Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Academy Hill is currently $1,269. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 111 N Swarthmore Ave | One bedroom | $1,050 |
| Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | $1,187 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,200 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | $1,236 |
| Bridgewater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $1,300 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | $1,390 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | $1,495 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Academy Hill Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Academy Hill is $1,269.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Academy Hill is a 864 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at Bridgewater Apartments.
What is the average size for Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Academy Hill is currently 700 sq ft.
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