
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (146 Rentals)
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6632 Germantown Ave

7118 Germantown Ave

Cedar Square Apartments

21xx Gould St

740 Vernon Rd

412 E Walnut Ln

Wadsworth Manor

7174 Germantown Ave

Metropolitan Roxborough
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Pelham Court Apartments

Gardens of Mt. Airy

Cliveden Apartments

Cliveden Court

95 E Duval St

144 W Allens Ln, Unit B15

380 E Upsal St

6320 Magnolia St

1009 E Cliveden St
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215 W Walnut Ln, Unit A01

Franklin Villa

264 E Cliveden St, Unit 221

Rose Court Apartments

264 E Cliveden St, Unit 114

906 E Cliveden St

6327 Carnation St

Allens Lane Apartments

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1128 Easton Rd, Unit 1, Unit 1

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The Ridge Apartments

6711 S Pleasant Pl

6229 Germantown Ave

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Pelham Park

Mt. Airy Manor

6780 Blakemore St

6770 Blakemore St

Domino Lane Apartments

500 E Upsal St, Unit B
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7905 Ardleigh St

257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2, Unit 2

6516 Germantown Ave

6910 Ridge Ave, Unit A1

7037 Ridge Ave

27 Meehan Ave, Unit 2nd floor

The Riley

20 West

49 E Cliveden St, Unit B20

Metropolitan Manayunk Hill
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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $900 | $2,075 |
| Chestnut Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,000 | $2,415 |
| Chestnut Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,150 | $3,420 |
| Chestnut Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $1,550 | $4,220 |
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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 Cedar Square Apartments priced from $995. Wadsworth Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Square Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Wadsworth Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Metropolitan Roxborough | EFF | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| Gardens of Mt. Airy | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Stenton Apartments | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Cliveden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cliveden Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Hill House at Chestnut Hill | A1a | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
| Franklin Villa | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Rose Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.56 price per square foot The Hazel Model at Henry on the Park Apartments in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Model at Willow Bend Apartments starting at $1,512 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Mount Airy neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry on the Park Apartments | The Hazel | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Franklin Villa | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Cliveden Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Cliveden Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Wadsworth Manor | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2 | 257 E Cliveden St | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1128 Easton Rd, Unit 1 | 1128 Easton Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Rose Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Mt. Airy Manor | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Wadsworth Manor which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $2,099.
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 28 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 $277 which is $1,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.
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