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

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Beyerwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beyerwood Apartments

1900-1941 Nester PlPhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Rita Grace Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rita Grace Manor

9181 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19114
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Welsh Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Welsh Gardens

2630 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19152
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Academy Meadow
1 Bedroom Apartments

Academy Meadow

9115 Academy RdPhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Woodbridge Mews
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge Mews

9401 Ashton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19114
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8381 Frankford Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

8381 Frankford Avenue

8381-8385 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19136
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

1751 Welsh RdPhiladelphia, PA 19115
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Academy Gardens, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$830
The Park Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$830
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Blue Grass EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin Square TownhomesFranklin2BR,1BA$1.50
9771 Hilspach St, Unit 19771 Hilspach St2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Manchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
The Park Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Welshwood Apartments1x1 7601BR,1BA$1.65
Stanwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Longwood Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Grant Meadows1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.56
Blue Grass EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67

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Academy Gardens, Philadelphia, PA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Northeast Philadelphia, PA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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