Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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1200 E 9th St

EddystonePA19022
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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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1200 9th St

EddystonePA19022

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 The Hub at Widener priced from $875. The Crossings at Elmwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Academy Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub at WidenerStudioStudio,1BA$875
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,026
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hill, PA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Hill area is the $0.43 price per square foot 2700 Edgmont Ave Model at 2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Academy Hill apartment is the 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 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.
2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C2700 Edgmont Ave1BR,1BA$0.43
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Bridgewater Apartments2 bd/2 b w/ balcony2BR,2BA$1.42
114 Rosemont Ave, Unit #2114 Rosemont Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
The Crossings at Elmwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Keystone Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.17
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.50
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Academy Hill, Chester, PA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Chester, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southwestern Philadelphia, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Academy Hill Neighborhood in Chester, PA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Academy Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Hill is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Academy Hill is The Hub at Widener which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Academy Hill costs $1,550.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy 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 1 regular apartments in Academy Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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