1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (179 Rentals)

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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is found at 3400 J st and is listed at 1,402 square feet priced from $1,290. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
3400 J st1 Bedroom / 2 Bath + Loft1,402 Sq Ft$1,290
Piazza AltaAlta 1 Bedroom 1.5B Den G1,340 Sq Ft$3,788
The PoplarOne Bedroom N1,170 Sq Ft$2,350
Corner 2ndOne Bedroom Residence Full1,052 Sq Ft$1,600
Beach Street LandingB10865 Sq Ft$2,980

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the One Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $1,083 at Westmoreland Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,842. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,083
Quaker City FlatsX04$1,191
3400 J st1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,290
The Mill at York Station1 Bedroom$1,295
The Bromley Loom House1BR/1.0BA$1,295
Hagert Lofts1B$1,351
Beacon FlatsX03$1,395
Views of FishtownA1$1,411
2200 E Norris St1BR/1.0BA$1,450

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #42

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at Westmoreland Lofts listed at $1,083.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,842.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,402 square feet unit starting from $1,290 at 3400 J st.

What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,163 sq ft.

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