
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kingsessing Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (21 Rentals)
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Hoffman Place Apartments

5237 Chester Ave

1120 S 52nd St

5101 Baltimore Ave

5416 Baltimore Ave
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834 S 56th St

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827 S 48th St
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Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kingsessing?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kingsessing Studio Apartments | $1,254 | $850 | $1,499 |
Kingsessing 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $895 | $1,875 |
Kingsessing 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $1,100 | $2,450 |
Kingsessing 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,600 | $3,010 |
Kingsessing 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,200 | $3,500 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kingsessing Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Kingsessing Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kingsessing area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Winchester Apartments priced from $850. Hoffman Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Kingsessing apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
The Irvine | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Chester Plaza | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kingsessing, PA
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kingsessing area is the $1.45 price per square foot 1311 S 52nd St Model at 1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 in the in the Belmont neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Kingsessing apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Hoffman Place Apartments starting at $895 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Belmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kingsessing apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1311 S 52nd St, Unit 4 | 1311 S 52nd St | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Hoffman Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
University Court Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Chester Plaza | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
The Irvine | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
4606 Woodland Ave, Unit 102 | 4606 Woodland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.43 |
Winchester Apartments | Montgomery | Studio ,1BA | $3.27 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKingsessing, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #128
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Kingsessing Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
81 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
74 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kingsessing Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kingsessing?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kingsessing is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kingsessing?
The cheapest apartment in Kingsessing is Hoffman Place Apartments which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Kingsessing costs $3,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kingsessing?
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 5 regular apartments in Kingsessing that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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