Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Chestnut Hill

$2,090/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $2,090 per month as of June 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $140 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chestnut Hill

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chestnut Hill rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 $1,967, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,030.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

2%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,485

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,905

6%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,500

9%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

39%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,905

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last year

39%

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$2,090
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA is 52% higher than the median rent in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

8422 Germantown - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.6

Very good

8422 Germantown

8418 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Cherokee Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Cherokee Apartments

7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,645–$3,035

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 $2,090 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chestnut Hill?

Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Chestnut Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $140 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 $84,000/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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