Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Vernon Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vernon Hall

615 E Vernon RdPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Cliveden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cliveden Apartments

45-49 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Blakemore Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blakemore Gardens

6748-6788 Blakemore StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Stenton Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stenton Apartments

1061 E Mt. Airy AvePhiladelphia, PA 19150
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Marita Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marita Apartments

353-57 W Mount Airy AvePhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Forest Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Village

1325-1337 E Wadsworth AvePhiladelphia, PA 19150
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Wiltshire Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wiltshire Arms

7200-7206 Crittenden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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Walnut Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Lofts

401-407 E Walnut LnPhiladelphia, PA 19144

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Bickham's Lane
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bickham's Lane

6311-17 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19144
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The Royce
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Royce

367 W Hortter StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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6300-6342 Carnation St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6300-6342 Carnation St

6300-6342 Carnation StPhiladelphia, PA 19144
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Summit Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Gardens

701 Summit AvePhiladelphia, PA 19128

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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chestnut Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Stenton Apartments priced from $950. Wadsworth Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stenton ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$950
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Gardens of Mt. AiryStudioStudio,1BA$1,048
McCallum ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,092
Metropolitan Roxborough1BRJR1BR,1BA$1,125
Ridge Carlton ApartmentsOne Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1,195
Ridge Court Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Bickham's LaneX10Studio,1BA$1,225
Henry on the Park ApartmentsThe ElmStudio,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Townhome Model at Lolas Place in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,740. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 8027 Rodney St Model at 8027 Rodney St, Unit 8027 Rodney street starting at $1,499 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Cedarbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lolas Place2 Bed | 2.5 Bath | Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.90
8027 Rodney St, Unit 8027 Rodney street8027 Rodney St2BR,1BA$1.36
The Glen at Shawmont Station1 Bedroom w/ Den1BR,1BA$1.72
6643 Chew Ave, Unit 2nd Floor Apt.6643 Chew Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
The Riley1 Bedroom + Den, 2 Bath1BR,2BA$1.91
Colonial Village Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.86
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Wadsworth ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Domino Lane Apartments1 Bedroom with Private Entrance1BR,1BA$1.90
6301 Morton St, Unit B6301 Morton St1BR,1BA$1.84

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Philadelphia. 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 the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut Hill is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Wadsworth Manor which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $2,160.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut Hill?

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 45 regular apartments in Chestnut Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Chestnut Hill?

Cheap apartments in Chestnut Hill have an average cost of $375 which is $1,785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!