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Essington, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Essington Studio Apartments | $1,188 | $860 | $2,399 |
Essington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $950 | $1,920 |
Essington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $1,285 | $2,950 |
Essington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $1,532 | $1,532 |
Essington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Essington, PA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Essington, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Essington Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Airport Essington | $1,600 | $900 | 590 |
Cheapest Available Essington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Essington, PA is a Studio unit found at Glen Manor Apartments in the East Side neighborhood priced from $950. International City in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essington apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Glen Manor Apartments | Ascott 1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
Spring Village Apartments | g6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,026 |
306 E Ridley Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Larchwood Garden Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA and Nearby
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essington area is the $1.83 price per square foot 1108 Pennsylvania Ave Model at 1108 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit LG 2 bedroom 2nd floor in the in the Philadelphia International Airport neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Essington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brian Court Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Academy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1108 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit LG 2 bedroom 2nd floor | 1108 Pennsylvania Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Brian Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Folcroft Courts Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Governor Printz Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Glen Brook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Glencroft Club Apartments | 221 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Stonewood Village | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS | 1 BDRM | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Ridley Station Apartments | Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
306 E Ridley Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Getting Around Essington, PA
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Essington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Essington is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essington?
The cheapest apartment in Essington is International City which is listed at $960, while the average apartment in Essington costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Essington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 90 regular apartments in Essington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Essington?
Cheap apartments in Essington have an average cost of $712 which is $888 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essington.
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