Cheap Homes for Rent in the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 6736 Blakemore St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6736 Blakemore St

PhiladelphiaPA19119
property at 30 W Allens Ln

$1,258

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$1,258

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$1,258

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Allens Ln, Unit 109

30 W Allens Ln
PhiladelphiaPA19119

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property at 0-500 E Johnson St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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0-500 E Johnson St

PhiladelphiaPA19144
property at 7620 Ridge Ave

$1,350 - $1,500

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 12

7620 Ridge Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19128
property at 30 W Allens Ln

$1,510

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$1,510

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$1,510

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Allens Ln, Unit 107

30 W Allens Ln
PhiladelphiaPA19119
property at 400 W Hortter St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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400 W Hortter St, Unit 701

400 W Hortter St
PhiladelphiaPA19119

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property at 6901 Valley Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

6901 Valley Ave, Unit Valley

6901 Valley Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19128
property at 30 W Allens Ln

$1,673

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$1,673

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$1,673

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Allens Ln, Unit 305

30 W Allens Ln
PhiladelphiaPA19119
property at 30 W Allens Ln

$1,696

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$1,696

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$1,696

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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30 W Allens Ln, Unit 401

30 W Allens Ln
PhiladelphiaPA19119

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property at 1123 Bethlehem Pike

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1123 Bethlehem Pike, Unit A

1123 Bethlehem Pike
FlourtownPA19031
property at 218 Dorset St

$1,700

3 Bedroom Rentals

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218 Dorset St

PhiladelphiaPA19119

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 Chestnut Hill Tower priced from $992. Cedar Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Hill apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chestnut Hill TowerS1Studio,1BA$992
Cedar Square ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$995
Wadsworth ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Stenton Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Ridge Apartments1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,215
Pelham Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated JR (PC)1BR,1BA$1,225
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Gardens of Mt. Airy1 Bedroom Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Hill area is the $1.54 price per square foot The Palmetto Model at Henry on the Park Apartments in the in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Chestnut Hill apartment is the 102 2 BR 1B- Renovated Model at Upsal Gardens starting at $1,875 with a $1.84 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$1.54
Upsal Gardens102 2 BR 1B- Renovated2BR,1BA$1.84
7001 Germantown Ave, Unit 2nd Floor7001 Germantown Ave2BR,1BA$1.55
6330 Gardenia St, Unit First floor6330 Gardenia St1BR,1BA$1.10
Cliveden Apartments11BR,1BA$1.62
Franklin Villa1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Cliveden Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Mt. Airy Manor1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
Wadsworth ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
Willow Bend Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in Chestnut Hill?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Hill, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $4,220. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chestnut Hill ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chestnut Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chestnut Hill ranges from $1,000 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,838.

Expert Rental Resources

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