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

Jefferis Square
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The Crossings at Elmwood

Brian Court Apartments

1200 E 9th St

Upland Estates

2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C
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2700 Edgmont Ave

1200 9th St
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 |
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Academy Hill Studio Apartments | $951 | $841 | $1,204 |
Academy Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $882 | $1,595 |
Academy Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $950 | $1,795 |
Academy Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $938 | $2,350 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Hub at Widener | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
The Crossings at Elmwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Hillside Manor Apartments | 2x1 Upstair | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Keystone Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,026 |
Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2700 Edgmont Ave, Unit C | 2700 Edgmont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.43 |
44 Worrell Street | 44 Worrell Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Bridgewater Apartments | 2 bd/2 b w/ balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
114 Rosemont Ave, Unit #2 | 114 Rosemont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Crossings at Elmwood | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Keystone Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Green Forest Apartments | 1 Bedroom w/Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Brian Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Walnut Chestnut Apartments | The Dove | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Hillside Manor Apartments | 2x1 Upstair | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAcademy Hill, Chester, PA
Ranked #9
Among neighborhoods in Chester, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Academy Hill, Chester, PA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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