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Glen Manor Apartments
200 Karen CirGlenolden, PA 19036
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1528 Elmwood AveFolcroft, PA 19032
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17 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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International City
7900 Lindbergh BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19153
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Essington, PA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Essington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essington Studio Apartments | $1,182 | $860 | $1,859 |
| Essington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,010 | $2,200 |
| Essington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,554 | $1,200 | $2,375 |
| Essington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $1,599 | $2,380 |
| Essington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,650 | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Essington, PA
Pricing Updated: 10/23/2025Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Essington | $1,692 | $1,075 | 9 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Manor Apartments | Ascott 1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| International City | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
| HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| 306 E Ridley Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Delco Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Powhattan Village | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA and Nearby
As of October 23, 2025 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 3 Bed Model at Folcroft Courts Apartments starting at $1,599 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Philadelphia International Airport 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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| Gateway Airport Townhomes | Style A | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Folcroft Courts Apartments | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| The Preserve at Darby Creek | 2 Bed x 1 Bath Townhouse Electric | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.88 |
| Eldorado Court | 2 Bed x 1 Bath - 11 | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 20 E Sellers Ave, Unit 2nd floor | 20 E Sellers Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Ridley Manor | 1 Bedroom Classic with Renovated Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Brian Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Delco Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Powhattan Village | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 306 E Ridley Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| International City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.91 |
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Getting Around Essington, PA
Walk Score®
38 / 100
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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 $1,225.
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 $1,692.
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 3 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 $856 which is $836 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essington.
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