Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA from $600 (11 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 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: 07/24/2025

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$2,700$1,07511

Cheapest Available Essington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essington, PA is a Studio unit found at Folcroft Gardens Apartments in the Philadelphia International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Glen Manor Apartments in the Philadelphia International Airport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Folcroft Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Glen Manor ApartmentsAscott 1Studio,1BA$950
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
306 E Ridley AveOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Essington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 532 MOHAWK Ave Model at 532 MOHAWK Ave, Unit A in the in the Philadelphia International Airport neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Essington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Oaks starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 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.
532 MOHAWK Ave, Unit A532 MOHAWK Ave2BR,2BA$1.17
The Oaks2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Eldorado Court2 Bed x 1 Bath - 62BR,1BA$1.65
Folcroft Courts Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Lori ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Stonewood VillageOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Cameo Court Apartments1 Bedroom UPGRADED2BR,1BA$1.79
CV @ Glenolden Station1 Bedroom Junior1BR,1BA$1.84
306 E Ridley AveOne Bedroom1BR,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

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 $2,700.

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 1 regular apartments in Essington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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