Airport-Essington

Essington, PA

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Airport-Essington - Essington, PA

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Welcome to the home of the Philadelphia International Airport

Airport Convenient River Scenic Commuter

Nestled along the Delaware River, Airport-Essington is a scenic waterfront community. Complemented by views of the Delaware River, Airport-Essington rentals include charming rowhouses, apartments, and condos. As its name implies, the neighborhood is home to the Philadelphia International Airport, but this small enclave offers up a lot more than just convenience for frequent travelers, airport employees, and flight attendants. Along with yacht clubs and marinas, residents enjoy the neighborhood’s waterfront parks like Governor Printz Park, which is a popular location for concerts and farmers markets. Airport-Essington also has hotels, shops, and restaurants. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, Center City sits just 12 miles away. The airport, SEPTA Regional Rail, buses, and Interstate 95 make it a breeze to commute locally, up and down the East Coast, or even over the ocean.

Rent Trends

As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Airport-Essington is $854 for one bedroom, $1,190 for two bedrooms, and $1,452 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Airport-Essington has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 343 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $854/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 814 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,190/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,452/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bartram's Garden
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Scott Arboretum

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.