Average Rent in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Kingsessing rentals average $900 for a studio rental to $1,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,549, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $400 (-30.77%) year-over-year from $1,300 to $900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $215 (-16.65%) year-over-year from $1,290 to $1,075. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $189 (12.61%) year-over-year from $1,499 to $1,688. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $76 (4.67%) year-over-year from $1,624 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $66 (-2.67%) year-over-year from $2,466 to $2,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.23	$900	$1,300 (-30.77%)	$1,175 (-23.40%)
1 BR	$17.00	$1,075	$1,290 (-16.65%)	$1,229 (-12.54%)
2 BR	$21.60	$1,688	$1,499 (12.61%)	$1,328 (27.12%)
3 BR	$17.70	$1,700	$1,624 (4.67%)	$1,454 (16.91%)
4+ BR	$17.42	$2,400	$2,466 (-2.67%)	$2,325 (3.23%)

Historical Rents in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Kingsessing

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Kingsessing. The average rent in Kingsessing is currently $2,000 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,335, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is 8.33% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.91% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA are about 7.46% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,267	$1,425	$1,335
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,450	$1,620	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,700	$1,885	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,450	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,650	$2,309
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,388	$2,313
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Kingsessing

There are a total of 35 neighborhoods in or near Kingsessing. Some of these neighborhoods include Germantown, Spruce Hill, and Belmont. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 35 total neighborhoods in or near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,843 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,843. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kingsessing's average rent, which is only $1,549. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kingsessing, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,670 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kingsessing. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,395	$1,773	$1,440
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,395	$1,925	$1,500
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$1,500
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,223	$1,450	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,400	$1,575	$1,528
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,495	$1,650	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,287	$1,500	$1,600
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,350	$1,600	$1,650
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,620	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,720	$2,150	$1,675
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,575	$1,938	$1,750
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA	$1,185	$1,700	$1,900	$1,800
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,681	$1,725	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,241	$1,416	$1,790	$1,813
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,021	$1,750	$1,850
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,330	$2,310	$3,206	$1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,387	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,530	$1,779	$2,100	$1,998
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$1,988	$2,745	$2,000
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,395	$1,600	$2,025
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,019	$3,050	$2,033
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,450	$2,013	$2,048
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,654	$2,072	$3,084	$2,094
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$2,000	$2,543	$2,095
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,108	$2,900	$2,240
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,650	$2,500	$2,262
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,556	$2,295	$2,795	$2,295
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,650	$2,573	$2,400
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,625	$3,835	$2,475
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,723	$2,670	$3,260	$2,670

Top Counties Near Kingsessing

There are a total of 13 counties located by Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,250. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,335. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,825, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is 51.39% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is 46.36% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is 31.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,267	$1,425	$1,335
Upper Darby, PA	$1,750	$1,150	$1,400	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,700	$1,885	$1,800
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,502	$1,900	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,500	$2,000	$2,250
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,650	$2,309
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,388	$2,313
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,610	$2,198	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,263	$2,575
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,930	$2,613	$2,825

Top Zipcodes Near Kingsessing

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,796. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,795 per month is 08053, Burlington County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,117. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is $1,588 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,922 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19143, Philadelphia, PA	$1,099	$1,300	$1,637	$1,549
19146, Philadelphia, PA	$1,270	$1,585	$2,095	$1,950
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,306	$1,479	$1,800	$1,653
19139, Philadelphia, PA	$938	$1,260	$1,385	$1,495
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,236	$1,361	$1,699	$1,700
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,762	$2,395	$3,732	$2,375
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,875	$2,363	$1,950
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$1,049	$1,170	$1,500	$1,433
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$2,118	$2,960	$2,200
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,135	$1,263	$1,500	$1,650

Frequently Asked Questions - Kingsessing Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,549. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $900 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kingsessing.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $17.00. There are a total of 19 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kingsessing.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,675 and an average price per square feet of $21.60. There are a total of 19 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kingsessing.

How have rent prices in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,239/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.