Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $850 (128 Rentals)

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6321 Morton St

PhiladelphiaPA19144

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Chestnut Hill Tower
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$1,282 - $2,445
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Chestnut Hill Tower

7600 Stenton AvePhiladelphia, PA 19118
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property at 7037 Ridge Ave

$1,295 - $1,395

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7037 Ridge Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19128
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257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2
$1,400
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257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2

257 E Cliveden StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Pelham Court Apartments1 BR - 1 BTH Renovated JR (PC)1BR,1BA$1,195
Ridge Court Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,280
Pelham Park0 BR S PlatinumStudio,1BA$1,300
Allens Lane ApartmentsGarden1BR,1BA$1,300
7033 Ridge Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,325
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.61 price per square foot The Palmetto Model at Henry on the Park Apartments in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 7709 Cherokee St Model at 7709 Cherokee St, Unit 7709 Cherokee Street starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Chestnut Hill 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.
Henry on the Park ApartmentsThe Palmetto3BR,2BA$1.61
7709 Cherokee St, Unit 7709 Cherokee Street7709 Cherokee St2BR,1BA$1.54
133 East Mount Airy Avenue, Unit 1133 East Mount Airy Avenue3BR,1BA$1.75
7001 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd Floor7001 Germantown Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
Laverock Place1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.88
7033 Ridge Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.66
Wadsworth ManorTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.69
257 E Cliveden St, Unit 2257 E Cliveden St2BR,1BA$1.75
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
213 E Meade St, Unit 1st floor213 E Meade St1BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Hill Apartments

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 $1,695.

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 13 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 $233 which is $1,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.

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