
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

523 Concord Ave

1407 Washington Ave

423 Concord Ave

Chestnut Ridge Senior Residences
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43 E 23rd St

221 W 24TH St

816-818 W 8th St

2119-2121 W 3rd St

515-517 W 7th St

316 19th St

1215-1217 W 3rd St

Penn Street Apartment

Wetherill Apartments

724 W 3rd St
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Daniel Scott Commons

Edgemont Park Apartments

Birchwood at Pentecostal (55+ Community)

Ventura Apartments

Keystone Apartments

The Mill Race Apartments

Palmerhouse

Episcopal Place at Park Row

Chatham Estates
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The Colony

Robert H. Stinson Towers

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Ridley Brook Apartments

Stone Hill Apartments

Bridgewater Apartments

Brian Court Apartments

The Northview

33 W Chester Pike, Unit B-10, Unit B-10

519 E 9th St
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6113 Hilltop Dr

5200 Hilltop Dr

1200 9th St

280 Bridgewater Rd, Unit F8, Unit F8

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 | $948 | $875 | $1,156 |
Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $882 | $1,705 |
| Academy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $1,048 | $1,855 |
| Academy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $938 | $2,600 |
| Academy Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,400 | $2,100 |
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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 | 864 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov) | 850 Sq Ft | $1,347 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath DLX PR + Porch | 675 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | 650 Sq Ft | $1,390 |
| Ventura Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 625 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
Cheapest Available Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Academy Hill of Philadelphia, PA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at Ventura Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Academy Hill is currently $1,308. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,100 |
| Bridgewater Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | $1,300 |
| Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov) | $1,347 |
| Ridley Brook Apartments | Ashworth | $1,390 |
| Stone Hill Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $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 $1,308.
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.
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