Cheap Homes for Rent in Academy Gardens Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,400 (13 Rentals)

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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 $830. 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$830
Manchester ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$895
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Welshwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
Atrium ApartmentsJr. 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Academy Gardens, PA

As of July 11, 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 One Bedroom + Den Model at St. Regis Apartments starting at $1,440 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Far Northeast 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
St. Regis ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.60
9418 Kirkwood Rd, Unit #19418 Kirkwood Rd2BR,1BA$1.73
Manchester Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
The Park Circle Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.54
Heatherwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1.60
8381 Frankford Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Stradford Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.74
Blue Grass EstatesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Grant MeadowsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Academy Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Academy Gardens?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Academy Gardens, PA with pricing that ranges from $830 to $3,294. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Academy Gardens ranging from $1,495 to $2,850.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Academy Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Academy Gardens ranges from $1,495 to $2,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,277.

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