Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Hill Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (52 Rentals)

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911 W 8th St, Unit A
$1,250
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911 W 8th St, Unit A

911 W 8th StChester, PA 19013
property at 917 Pennell St

$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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917 Pennell St

ChesterPA19013

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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 610 E 9th St

$1,200 - $1,250

3 Bedroom Rentals

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610 E 9th St

ChesterPA19013

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214 Fairview Rd, Unit 1
$1,150
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214 Fairview Rd, Unit 1

214 Fairview RdCrum Lynne, PA 19022
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property at 33 W Chester Pike

$1,400

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33 W Chester Pike, 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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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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119 N Swarthmore Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

119 N Swarthmore Ave

119 N Swarthmore AveRidley 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 1 Bed unit found at The Hub at Widener priced from $950. Ridley Creek Views Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Academy Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub at Widener1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,205
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,221
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,249
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Hill, PA

As of August 15, 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
1132 W 8th St, Unit 1st Floor Rear1132 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.18
30 E 23rd St, Unit 230 E 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.39
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den (Renov)1BR,1BA$1.59
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.53
Haven Park Apartments2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.56
911 W 8th St, Unit A911 W 8th St1BR,1BA$1.56
2700 Edgmont Ave2700 Edgmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.63
The Hub at Widener1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.46

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Academy Hill, Chester, PA

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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 $950 at The Hub at Widener.

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 $1,236 at The Hub at Widener.

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