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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Centrally located
  • Private and semi-private entrances
  • Cozy apartments
  • Well-appointed apartments
  • Excellent management team

Location

5 W Chester Pike, Ridley Park, PA 19078, USA|Ridley Park
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Management

Rushmore Management

Leasing office

(844) 394-9520 ext. 6422

Open 

9:00 am–5:00 pm ET

Property Overview

The Oaks Apartments receives a notable Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, highlighting its appeal as a top rental choice. With a perfect price rating and impressive amenities and location scores of 9 out of 10, it offers excellent value for money and an enviable lifestyle. Additionally, the property features off-street parking, personalized entrances, and is praised for being pet-friendly, further enhancing its desirability.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Oaks Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Images Available
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

The Oaks - 2 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated2 bed1 bath700 sqft$1,450 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for The Oaks Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Trash Pickup Curbside

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Maintenance
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee (Per Applicant)

One-time.

$45

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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Utility - Service Fee

Monthly.

$40

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Surface Lot

Surface Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 surface lots max. Unassigned parking; 1 total spaces.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

No aggressive breeds american bulldog, Akita, Chow, Doberman, German Shepard, Dalmatian, Husky, Malamute, Great Dane, pit bull

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max.

$35

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$350

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$0

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Building details

Property details

Year built1945
Units21
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About The Oaks Apartments

HomeApartments in Ridley ParkRidley Park The Oaks Apartments

Welcome to The Oaks, a charming property centrally located at the corner of Chester Pike and Swarthmore Ave, in the beautiful borough of Ridley Park. Our apartments are well-appointed, cozy and serviced by our excellent management team, dedicated to making your tenancy a great experience. The Oaks features the ultimate in privacy, with private and semi-private entrances and off-street parking. We look forward to greeting you in person!


Year Built: 1945

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Oaks Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Oaks Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Oaks Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Oaks Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Oaks Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Oaks Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Oaks Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Oaks Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Oaks Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Oaks Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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Rent trends in Ridley Park

2-bedroom apartments at The Oaks Apartments cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ridley Park.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Ridley Park
Ridley Park
A table of studio rental data trends in Ridley Park
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,075
November 2024$1,095
December 2024$1,125
January 2025$1,125
February 2025$1,125
March 2025$1,113
April 2025$999
September 2025$1,075
February 2026$1,075
March 2026$1,075
A table of studio rental data trends in Ridley Park
MonthMedian Rent
February 2025$1,150

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Can I afford to live at 5 W Chester Pike?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$58,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Schools near The Oaks Apartments

Lakeview Elementary School

333 constitution ave

ridley park, PA, 19078

K-5Public
B-

National Park Elementary School

516 lakehurst ave

national park, NJ, 8063

PK, K-6Public
C

Oldmans Township School

10 freed rd

pedricktown, NJ, 8067

PK, K-8Public
B+

Woodbury Heights School

100 academy ave

woodbury hts, NJ, 8097

PK, K-6Public
C+

Parkview Elementary School

101 birch st

westville, NJ, 8093

PK, K-6Public
C
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Getting around Ridley Park near 5 W Chester Pike

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5 W Chester Pike, Ridley Park

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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