Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Chestnut Hill

$2,428/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chestnut Hill is $2,428 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $528 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chestnut Hill

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,116, whereas a house costs $2,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestnut Hill run $1,513 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,091.

Listings

Studio

$1,166

6%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,503

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$2,375

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,550

2%

33%

4 bedroom

$3,250

6%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,166

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,503

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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$2,428
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA is 62% 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

3h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Chestnut Hill Tower

7600 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,469–$2,375

Price drop

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8107 Germantown - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

8107 Germantown

8107 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

Cherokee Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.6

Excellent

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Cherokee Apartments

7715 Mccallum St, Philadelphia, PA 19118

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,475–$1,990

Price drop

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8017 Winston Rd #4R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Philadelphia

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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 $2,428 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chestnut Hill?

Average rent prices in Chestnut Hill have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Chestnut Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chestnut Hill is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $528 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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