Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Studevan Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Studevan Apartments

1101 Hook RdSharon Hill, PA 19079
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Lincoln Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Crossing

701 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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Washington Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Square

821 Washington AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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Stewart Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Lane Apartments

200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Korman Residential
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Korman Residential

8400 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Elmwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Gardens

1525 Baltimore AveFolcroft, PA 19032

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116 N Swarthmore Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 N Swarthmore Ave

116 N Swarthmore AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Essington, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Essington, PA

Pricing Updated: 01/22/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Airport Essington$2,800$1,5006

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 Philadelphia International Airport 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Manor ApartmentsAscott 1Studio,1BA$950
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Spring Village Apartmentsa9Studio,1BA$1,049
Delco ApartmentsPowhattan Village - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Classic1BR,1BA$1,095
Glen Brook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA and Nearby

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essington area is the $1.60 price per square foot Style A Model at Gateway Airport Townhomes in the in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood starting from $2,115. The second greatest value Essington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen Model at Ridley Manor starting at $1,750 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Essington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gateway Airport TownhomesStyle A3BR,1.5BA$1.60
Ridley Manor2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen2BR,1BA$1.75
Regency Terrace841 2 Bed 1 Bath Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.68
International CityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Eldorado Court2 Bed x 1 Bath - 132BR,1BA$1.81
3 N Swarthmore Ave, Unit A3 N Swarthmore Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
Folcroft Courts Apartments2 Bed w/ Den2BR,1BA$1.79
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Cameo Court ApartmentsCameo Court - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Classic1BR,1BA$1.83
Glen Brook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Essington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Essington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Essington is at Glen Manor Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Essington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Essington Apartment is $960 at International City.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Essington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Essington is starting from $1,195 at Delco Apartments.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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