What is the average apartment size in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA?

The average size for a Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA apartment is 950 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chestnut Hill?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Chestnut Hill is $1,962 per month, a 1.38% increase from last year’s average of $1,936.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chestnut Hill?

In Chestnut Hill, studios rent for $1,475 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,715 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,183 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,012 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chestnut Hill?

The typical apartment in Chestnut Hill offers about 950 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chestnut Hill?

Studio apartments in Chestnut Hill average 423 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 774 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,121 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,743 sq. ft.

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chestnut Hill?

The typical rent budget in Chestnut Hill ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chestnut Hill?

In Chestnut Hill, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chestnut Hill is $1,962, a 1.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,936.

Studio Apartments at $1,475 offer the most budget-friendly option with 423 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $1,715, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,183 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,743 sq ft) for $3,012, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,962	950 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,475	423 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,715	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,183	1,121 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,012	1,743 sq. ft.

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA have increased by 1.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,936 to $1,962.

What's the typical rent budget in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA (70%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA?

2,390 or 50% of the households in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA are renter-occupied while 2,392 or 50% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Ogontz $1,075/month

Frankford $1,108/month

Tioga $1,115/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,973/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Center City West $2,743/month

University City $3,230/month

Society Hill $3,356/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Society Hill	$3,356
University City	$3,230
Center City West	$2,743
North Philadelphia	$2,730
Powelton Village	$2,641
Rittenhouse Square	$2,526
Logan Square	$2,469
Passyunk Square	$2,395
Old City	$2,388
Northern Liberties	$2,352
West Poplar	$2,310
Olde Kensington	$2,297
Fishtown	$2,244
Manayunk	$2,197
Market East	$2,193
Southwest Center City	$2,158
Spring Garden	$2,108
Washington Square West	$2,096
East Poplar	$2,096
Kensington South	$2,072
Callowhill	$2,054
Chestnut Hill	$1,962
East Torresdale	$1,867
Cabot	$1,854
Spruce Hill	$1,796
Paradise	$1,791
Mantua	$1,775
Central Roxborough	$1,766
Wynnefield Heights	$1,756
Brewerytown	$1,738
Francisville	$1,725
Packer Park	$1,706
Upper Roxborough	$1,705
Garden Court	$1,685
Wissahickon	$1,672
Andorra	$1,669
Wynnefield	$1,668
East Falls	$1,631
East Kensington	$1,626
Overbrook Farms	$1,602
Millbrook	$1,594
Point Breeze	$1,580
Rhawnhurst	$1,557
Holmesburg	$1,549
West Mount Airy	$1,517
Bustleton	$1,474
Germantown	$1,468
Somerton	$1,468
West Torresdale	$1,455
Cecil B Moore	$1,451
Fox Chase	$1,433
Winchester	$1,422
Kensington	$1,421
East Oak Lane	$1,402
Melrose Park Gardens	$1,400
Burholme	$1,393
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,365
Bells Corner	$1,340
Cedarbrook	$1,334
East Mount Airy	$1,333
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Cobbs Creek	$1,316
Oxford Circle	$1,314
West Oak Lane	$1,303
Olney	$1,286
Cedar Park	$1,247
Fern Rock	$1,237
Logan	$1,208
Walnut Hill	$1,171
Tioga	$1,115
Frankford	$1,108
Ogontz	$1,075

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 18% higher than in Andorra

$1,962

Chestnut Hill rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,962

$1,669

Andorra rent is 15% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,669

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chestnut Hill apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.