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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Essington, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

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$2,549$97514

Cheapest Available Essington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Essington, PA is a Studio unit found at 29 E Logan Ave in the Philadelphia International Airport neighborhood priced from $900. 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
29 E Logan Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$900
Glen Manor ApartmentsAscott 1Studio,1BA$950
International CityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Spring Village Apartmentsa9Studio,1BA$1,049
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Essington area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1013 Lafayette Ave Model at 1013 Lafayette Ave in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Essington apartment is the 2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath Model at Ridley Manor starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 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.
1013 Lafayette Ave1013 Lafayette Ave2BR,1BA$1.60
Ridley Manor2 Bedroom Deluxe Renovated Kitchen & Bath2BR,1BA$1.80
Eldorado Court2 Bed x 1 Bath - 92BR,1BA$1.81
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Parkwoode TowersOne Bedroom Full Renovation1BR,1BA$1.69
509 Kedron Ave, Unit A509 Kedron Ave1BR,1BA$1.75
Glen Brook Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
HOLLY GARDEN APARTMENTS1 BDRM1BR,1BA$2.00
2 S Swarthmore AveA11BR,1BA$1.99
International CityStudioStudio ,1BA$1.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Essington

What type of rentals are currently available in Essington?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Essington, PA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $2,849. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Essington ranging from $895 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Essington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Essington ranges from $895 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,602.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Essington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Essington range from $1,100 to $2,525, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,800.

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