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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Chestnut Hill is $1,943 per month, a 0.23% increase from last years average of $1,939.

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 66% 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: May 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chestnut Hill is $1,943, a 0.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,939.

One-bedroom apartments provide 774 square feet for $1,693, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,173 offer 1,121 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

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

Last updated: May 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,943	950 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,693	774 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,173	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 increased by 0.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,939 to $1,943.

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 (66%) 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 $1,102/month

Frankford $1,117/month

Tioga $1,175/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,022/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chestnut Hill?

University City $3,347/month

Hawthorne $3,379/month

Society Hill $3,481/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	$3,481
Hawthorne	$3,379
University City	$3,347
Center City West	$2,955
Powelton Village	$2,635
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,588
North Philadelphia	$2,580
Logan Square	$2,479
Northern Liberties	$2,461
Old City	$2,320
Southwest Center City	$2,309
Market East	$2,272
Manayunk	$2,258
West Poplar	$2,258
Olde Kensington	$2,224
Spring Garden	$2,219
East Poplar	$2,163
Fishtown	$2,160
Kensington South	$2,150
Washington Square West	$2,069
Callowhill	$2,019
Chestnut Hill	$1,943
Paradise	$1,912
Cabot	$1,870
East Torresdale	$1,861
Francisville	$1,834
Central Roxborough	$1,814
Norris Square	$1,807
Spruce Hill	$1,791
Mantua	$1,752
Garden Court	$1,738
East Kensington	$1,737
Packer Park	$1,708
Upper Roxborough	$1,696
Wynnefield	$1,696
East Falls	$1,649
Point Breeze	$1,606
Overbrook Farms	$1,590
West Torresdale	$1,548
West Mount Airy	$1,537
Somerton	$1,534
Wissahickon	$1,516
Germantown	$1,495
Bustleton	$1,483
Fox Chase	$1,475
Kensington	$1,453
Burholme	$1,437
Rhawnhurst	$1,432
Winchester	$1,419
Tacony	$1,390
East Oak Lane	$1,383
East Mount Airy	$1,375
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,365
Cecil B Moore	$1,361
Cedarbrook	$1,356
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Bells Corner	$1,312
Cobbs Creek	$1,304
Olney	$1,285
West Oak Lane	$1,282
Fern Rock	$1,274
Cedar Park	$1,260
Logan	$1,258
Walnut Hill	$1,181
Tioga	$1,175
Frankford	$1,117
Ogontz	$1,102

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 42% higher than in Ashton - Woodenbridge

$1,943

Chestnut Hill rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,943

$1,365

Ashton - Woodenbridge rent is 30% lower than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,365

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.