Cheap Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA from $600 (44 Rentals)

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Governor Printz Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Governor Printz Apartments

405-416 N Governor Printz BlvdEssington, PA 19029
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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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$950 - $1,180

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1200 9th St

EddystonePA19022
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HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS

60 W Winona AveNorwood, PA 19074
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306 E Ridley Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

306 E Ridley Ave

306 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078

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Stoney Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Creek Apartments

410 E Hinckley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Ridley Park Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Park Court

2 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Oakview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Apartments

312 E Ridley AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Elmwood Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Court

1503-1505 Elmwood AveFolcroft, PA 19032
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Ridley Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Mews Apartments

1628 Lincoln AveProspect Park, PA 19076
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Arbor Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Place

23 Morton AveRidley Park, PA 19078
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Essington, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Essington, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

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$2,005$1,10011

Cheapest Available Essington Apartments for Rent

 

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. Spring Village Apartments in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Essington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glen Manor ApartmentsAscott 1Studio,1BA$950
Spring Village Apartmentsa9Studio,1BA$1,049
Prospect Court ApartmentsReno eff1BR,1BA$1,210
Glencroft Club Apartments223Studio,1BA$1,249
HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1,250
Cameo Court ApartmentsCameo Court - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated1BR,1BA$1,295
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,300
Parkwoode IIOne Bedroom fully renovated1BR,1BA$1,300
Delco ApartmentsGovernor Printz - 2 Bed 1 Bath, Classic2BR,1BA$1,305
International CityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essington area is the $1.40 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at International City in the in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood starting from $1,305. The second greatest value Essington apartment is the 2 Bed x 1 Bath (Garden) Model at The Preserve at Darby Creek starting at $1,815 with a $1.96 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.
International CityTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.40
The Preserve at Darby Creek2 Bed x 1 Bath (Garden)2BR,1BA$1.96
Eldorado Court2 Bed x 1 Bath - 132BR,1BA$1.81
2350 Baldwin Ave, Unit 2350 Baldwin Ave 1B2350 Baldwin Ave1BR,1BA$1.56
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
432 S Chester Pike, Unit Unit 2432 S Chester Pike2BR,1BA$1.67
Glen Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.85
Delco ApartmentsGovernor Printz - 2 Bed 1 Bath, Classic2BR,1BA$1.86
Cameo Court ApartmentsCameo Court - 1 Bed 1 Bath, Renovated1BR,1BA$1.86
HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,305.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Essington?

The cheapest apartment in Essington is Glen Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in Essington costs $2,005.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Essington?

Cheap apartments in Essington have an average cost of $1,004 which is $1,001 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Essington.

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