Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kingsessing Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (43 Rentals)

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property at 5237 Chester Ave

5237 Chester Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19143

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900 S 51st St

PhiladelphiaPA19143
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Raleigh Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raleigh Apartments

4807 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Trinity Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Trinity Apartments

1008 S 48th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Chester Lynne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Lynne Apartments

4619-4621 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Chester Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Chester Plaza

4605-4611 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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WADE Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

WADE Flats

5300 Whitby AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Florence Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Florence Flats

800-802 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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1900 S 65th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1900 S 65th St

1900 S 65th StPhiladelphia, PA 19142
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4501 Chester Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

4501 Chester Ave

4501 Chester AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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922 S 49th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

922 S 49th St

922 S 49th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Cedar Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Park

801 S 47th StPhiladelphia, PA 19143
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5049 Baltimore Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5049 Baltimore Ave

5049 Baltimore AvePhiladelphia, PA 19143
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Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kingsessing Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kingsessing area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. Hoffman Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Kingsessing apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio,1BA$850
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$895
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Chester PlazastudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio,1BA$1,215
The IrvineStudio AStudio,1BA$1,219
SOLO on Chestnut - 4233StudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The ClarkA1Studio,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kingsessing, PA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kingsessing area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Hoffman Place Apartments in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Kingsessing apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Cedar Park starting at $1,499 with a $2.31 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kingsessing apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hoffman Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
Cedar Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31
830 S 49th St, Unit 3F830 S 49th St1BR,1BA$2.00
1127 S 48th St, Unit 2R1127 S 48th StStudio ,1BA$1.90
University Court ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
The IrvineStudio AStudio ,1BA$2.83
The ClarkA1Studio ,1BA$3.40
Chestnut HallThe BoathouseStudio ,1BA$3.20
Chester PlazastudioStudio ,1BA$2.86
Winchester ApartmentsMontgomeryStudio ,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #125

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kingsessing Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

74 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kingsessing Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kingsessing?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kingsessing is under $1,399.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kingsessing?

The cheapest apartment in Kingsessing is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Kingsessing costs $3,385.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kingsessing?

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 169 regular apartments in Kingsessing 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 Kingsessing?

Cheap apartments in Kingsessing have an average cost of $1,505 which is $1,880 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kingsessing.

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