Rent by ZIP · Delaware County
Rent in Essington, PA 19029
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,860 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,351 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,380 | +4.3% | $1,296–1,584 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,500 | +4% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,000 ±$129 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,790 | +3.9% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,367 ±$52 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $2,150 | +3.3% | $1,998–2,442 | $1,545 ±$723 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,440 | $2,400 | +1.7% | $2,196–2,684 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,860.
What renters pay in 19029
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19030 | Fairless Hills | $1,630 | $1,571 |
| 19027 | Elkins Park | $1,840 | $1,671 |
| 19031 | Flourtown | $2,010 | $1,730 |
| 19026 | Drexel Hill | $1,670 | $1,448 |
| 19032 | Folcroft | $1,840 | $1,713 |
| 19025 | Dresher | $2,790 | $3,326 |
Fair Market Rents across Delaware County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.