
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Academy Gardens Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Academy Gardens, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Academy Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Academy Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $830 | $1,400 |
Academy Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,491 | $895 | $2,995 |
Academy Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,263 | $3,269 |
Academy Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,500 | $3,151 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Academy Gardens Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Academy Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Academy Gardens area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Grant Meadows priced from $830. The Park Circle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Academy Gardens apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grant Meadows | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
The Park Circle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $830 |
Manchester Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
8381 Frankford Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Blue Grass Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,102 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Gardens, PA
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Academy Gardens area is the $1.50 price per square foot Franklin Model at Franklin Square Townhomes in the in the Ashton Woodenbridge neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Academy Gardens apartment is the 9771 Hilspach St Model at 9771 Hilspach St, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Ashton Woodenbridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Academy Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Franklin Square Townhomes | Franklin | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
9771 Hilspach St, Unit 1 | 9771 Hilspach St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
Manchester Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Park Circle Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Welshwood Apartments | 1x1 760 | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Stanwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Longwood Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
8381 Frankford Avenue | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Grant Meadows | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Blue Grass Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Academy Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Academy Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Academy Gardens is under $1,215.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Academy Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Academy Gardens is Manchester Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Academy Gardens costs $1,840.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Academy Gardens?
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 6 regular apartments in Academy Gardens that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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