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


Walnut Chestnut Apartments

Wallingford Estates

Upland Flats at Widener

The Hub at Widener

Jefferis Square

336 W 8th St

24 E 18th St

428 Penn St

1407 Washington Ave
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816-818 W 8th St

43 E 23rd St

221 W 24TH St

2119-2121 W 3rd St

515-517 W 7th St

316 19th St

1215-1217 W 3rd St

Penn Street Apartment
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724 W 3rd St

City Hall Suites

Daniel Scott Commons

Edgemont Park Apartments

Birchwood at Pentecostal (55+ Community)

Keystone Apartments

The Mill Race Apartments

Palmerhouse

Episcopal Place at Park Row
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Robert H. Stinson Towers

Ridley Creek Views Apartments

Penn Street Apartments

Bridgewater Apartments

Ridley Brook Apartments

Stone Hill Apartments

Brian Court Apartments

The Northview
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33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10

280 Bridgewater Rd

6922 Hilltop Dr, Unit 162

280 Bridgewater Rd, Unit F8

116 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore Ave

Trimble Run Condominiums

The Parker Condos

1106 Haverford Rd

601 Morton Ave
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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 | $997 | $895 | $1,156 |
Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,301 | $882 | $1,705 |
| Academy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,503 | $1,048 | $2,000 |
| Academy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,406 | $938 | $1,750 |
| Academy Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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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 Green Forest Apartments and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $1,249. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov) | 850 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | 795 Sq Ft | $1,243 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath DLX PR + Porch | 675 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | 650 Sq Ft | $1,415 |
Cheapest Available Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Academy Hill of Philadelphia, PA is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated Model starting from $1,243 at Wallingford Estates. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Academy Hill is currently $1,301. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wallingford Estates | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated | $1,243 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | $1,249 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | $1,415 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,520 |
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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 $1,301.
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 850 square feet unit starting from $1,249 at Green Forest Apartments.
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