Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Vernon Hall
1 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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Gardens of Mt. Airy
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardens of Mt. Airy

1133 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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Stenton Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stenton Apartments

1061 E Mt. Airy AvePhiladelphia, PA 19150
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Willow Bend Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Bend Apartments

944 E Johnson StPhiladelphia, PA 19138
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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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Wiltshire Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wiltshire Arms

7200-7206 Crittenden 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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246 W Upsal St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

246 W Upsal St

246 W Upsal StPhiladelphia, PA 19119
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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 Gardens of Mt. Airy priced from $970. Willow Bend Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gardens of Mt. AiryStudioStudio,1BA$970
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,145
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Stenton ApartmentsStudio | 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,200
McCallum Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,215
Metropolitan Roxborough1BRJR1BR,1BA$1,230
Ridge Carlton ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
246 W Upsal St102 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,275
Wadsworth ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.54 price per square foot Terrace Model at Cresheim Valley in the in the Mount Airy neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the The Palmetto Model at Henry on the Park Apartments starting at $2,099 with a $1.61 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.
Cresheim ValleyTerrace3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Henry on the Park ApartmentsThe Palmetto3BR,2BA$1.61
Laverock Place2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.60
7001 Germantown Ave, Unit Tranquil 2 Bedroom7001 Germantown Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
134 E Washington Ln, Unit 2134 E Washington Ln2BR,1BA$1.40
386 E Upsal St, Unit 386 upsal street386 E Upsal St2BR,1BA$1.20
8300 Gilbert St, Unit Second Floor8300 Gilbert St2BR,1BA$1.61
314 W Upsal St, Unit 3rd Floor314 W Upsal St2BR,1BA$1.61
McCallum Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #56

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,275.

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

The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Hill is Gardens of Mt. Airy which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Chestnut Hill costs $2,130.

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 23 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 $381 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill.

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