Kingsessing

Philadelphia, PA

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Kingsessing - Philadelphia, PA

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A historic enclave in southwestern Philly

Historic Charming Cultured Walkable Convenient

Located just four miles southwest of Center City Philadelphia, Kingsessing is a culture-rich neighborhood with roots dating back to 1676. Renting an apartment here gives residents convenient access to the rest of the city's many amenities via public transit or Interstate 676.

Culture and history lovers find that Kingsessing offers plenty of both. The Free Library of Philadelphia on nearby South 51st Street offers free media, books, and classes, while Theodore Presser Music Store on Chestnut Street features stacks of vinyl records to discover on a weeknight after work. Browse Wexler Gallery on 3rd Street for the perfect print to hang in your rental.

Every Friday night brings a new performance at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in nearby Center City. Closer to home, Bartram's Garden offers a fascinating glimpse into the early 1700s through its historic gardens along the Schuylkill River.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kingsessing is $1,378 for a studio, $1,704 for one bedroom, $1,961 for two bedrooms, and $2,681 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kingsessing has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 526 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 788 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,704/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 961 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,961/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,176 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,681/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

73

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

74

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Bartram's Garden
  • Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center
  • Penn Museum
  • University of Pennsylvania Observatory
  • Schuylkill River Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International
  • Trenton Mercer

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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.