Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Chestnut Hill

$2,429/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $2,429 per month as of August 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $504 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chestnut Hill

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chestnut Hill rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Chestnut Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chestnut Hill is $2,285, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,135

4%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,525

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,285

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,750

1%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,250

4%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,135

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Chestnut Hill and East Mount Airy by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chestnut Hill

Median rent price$2,429
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,362
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA is 78% higher than the median rent in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Chestnut Hill Tower - Photo 1 of 1
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7h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Chestnut Hill Tower

7600 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,207–$2,429

Apartment for rent

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8h ago

9.6

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Cherokee Apartments

7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,499–$2,285

Apartment for rent

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8422 Germantown - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

8422 Germantown

8418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

8017 Winston Rd #4R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Chestnut Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Chestnut Hill?

The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $2,429 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chestnut Hill?

Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Chestnut Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $504 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chestnut Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Chestnut Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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