Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (43 Rentals)

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Keystone Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Keystone Apartments

1029 W 5th StChester, PA 19013
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property at 33 W Chester Pike

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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

33 W Chester Pike
Ridley ParkPA19078
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Stewart Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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116 N Swarthmore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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property at 1200 9th St

$950 - $1,180

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1200 9th St

EddystonePA19022
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111 N Swarthmore Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 N Swarthmore Ave

111 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Knightsbridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Knightsbridge

201-203 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Academy Hill, Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Academy Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at 111 N Swarthmore Ave priced from $1,050. Haven Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Academy Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 N Swarthmore AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Classic2BR,1BA$1,100
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1,266
Wallingford Estates2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,269
Bridgewater Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,390
The Northview3072BR,2BA$1,400
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hill, PA

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Hill area is the $1.35 price per square foot 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Academy Hill apartment is the 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony Model at Bridgewater Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Bridgewater Apartments2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Balcony2BR,2BA$1.60
Wallingford Estates2 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated2BR,1BA$1.60
30 E 23rd St, Unit 330 E 23rd St3BR,1BA$1.65
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.57
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.56
The Northview3072BR,2BA$2.00
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath DLX PR + Porch1BR,1BA$2.44
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$2.14

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Hill Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment is $1,300 at Bridgewater Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Academy Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Academy Hill is starting from $1,100 at Haven Park Apartments.

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