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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Chestnut Hill is $1,908 per month, a 1.89% decrease from last years average of $1,945.

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.

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 63% of rentals in this range.

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

In Chestnut Hill, 49% of households rent while 51% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chestnut Hill is $1,908, a 1.89% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,945.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $1,689, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,100 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,908	950 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,689	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,100	1,121 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA have decreased by 1.89% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,945 to $1,908.

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 (63%) 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?

1,915 or 49% of the households in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA are renter-occupied while 1,970 or 51% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Ogontz $1,124/month

Cobbs Creek $1,162/month

Frankford $1,163/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,036/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

Society Hill $3,480/month

Hawthorne $3,533/month

Navy Yard $3,657/month

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

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Navy Yard	$3,657
Hawthorne	$3,533
Society Hill	$3,480
University City	$3,343
Center City West	$2,925
North Philadelphia	$2,708
Powelton Village	$2,607
Rittenhouse Square	$2,564
Passyunk Square	$2,486
Logan Square	$2,482
Old City	$2,399
Northern Liberties	$2,306
Market East	$2,302
Southwest Center City	$2,270
Manayunk	$2,266
West Poplar	$2,261
East Poplar	$2,241
Spring Garden	$2,223
Kensington South	$2,155
Fishtown	$2,096
Olde Kensington	$2,085
Callowhill	$2,012
Washington Square West	$1,959
Paradise	$1,913
Chestnut Hill	$1,908
Francisville	$1,904
Mill Creek	$1,837
Cabot	$1,837
Spruce Hill	$1,834
Norris Square	$1,826
East Torresdale	$1,811
Packer Park	$1,788
Brewerytown	$1,787
Central Roxborough	$1,779
Wynnefield Heights	$1,770
East Kensington	$1,748
Mantua	$1,735
Andorra	$1,734
Garden Court	$1,727
Wissahickon	$1,713
Upper Roxborough	$1,707
Wynnefield	$1,683
East Falls	$1,661
Overbrook Farms	$1,597
Point Breeze	$1,586
West Torresdale	$1,532
West Mount Airy	$1,530
Kensington	$1,519
Germantown	$1,518
Somerton	$1,501
Rhawnhurst	$1,485
Bustleton	$1,482
Holmesburg	$1,481
Fox Chase	$1,433
Winchester	$1,431
East Mount Airy	$1,405
East Oak Lane	$1,404
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,385
Cedarbrook	$1,379
Bells Corner	$1,365
Cecil B Moore	$1,331
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Fern Rock	$1,317
Burholme	$1,300
Olney	$1,286
West Oak Lane	$1,267
Tioga	$1,266
Lexington	$1,264
Logan	$1,234
Cedar Park	$1,224
Walnut Hill	$1,218
Frankford	$1,163
Cobbs Creek	$1,162
Ogontz	$1,124

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 10% higher than in Andorra

$1,908

Chestnut Hill rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,908

$1,734

Andorra rent is 9% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,734

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.