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property at 3402 Stanwood St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3402 Stanwood St

PhiladelphiaPA19136

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property at 4432 Wingate St

$1,600 - $1,800

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4432 Wingate St

PhiladelphiaPA19136
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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 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 The Park Circle Apartments priced from $795. Manchester Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Academy Gardens apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park Circle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Sandalwood Apartments1B/1B-C1BR,1BA$1,015
Victoria Woods Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,055
Atrium ApartmentsJr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,090
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Riverview CrossingsOne Bedroom, Junior1BR,1BA$1,155
The Revere ApartmentsStudio (Towers)Studio,1BA$1,159
Holme Circle Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Gardens, PA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Academy Gardens area is the $1.32 price per square foot Unit A Model at Scotchbrook Rental Townhomes in the in the Bustleton neighborhood starting from $1,645. The second greatest value Academy Gardens apartment is the 1030 Bristol Pike Model at 1030 Bristol Pike, Unit 1030 Bristol Pike starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 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.
Scotchbrook Rental TownhomesUnit A2BR,2BA$1.32
1030 Bristol Pike, Unit 1030 Bristol Pike1030 Bristol Pike2BR,1BA$1.75
Chapelcroft Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Franklin Square TownhomesFranklin2BR,1BA$1.56
1801 Beyer Ave, Unit 1801 B1801 Beyer Ave2BR,1BA$1.79
St. Regis ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.64
The Park Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Manchester Apartments1 Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.65
Sandalwood Apartments1B/1B-C1BR,1BA$1.69
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Academy Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Academy Gardens is at The Park Circle Apartments listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Academy Gardens Apartment is $895 at Manchester Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Academy Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Academy Gardens is starting from $1,195 at The Park Circle Apartments.

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