
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (188 Rentals)


The Battery

Veranda Apartments

The Poplar

Piazza Alta

Dwell 2nd Street

The Piazza

Beach Street Landing

Hagert and York
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The Weaver

Front Street Lofts

Quaker City Flats

Beacon Flats

Collins Lofts

The Bromley Loom House

The Dash

The Parkside Fishtown
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Hagert Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

The Mill at York Station

3351 N Front St, Unit 1

605 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor

1528 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2

2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

1999 E Boston St

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1999 E Boston St

2421 N Mascher St

2157 E Lehigh Ave

1025 E Montgomery Ave

2635 E Lehigh Ave

2150 E Cumberland St

1924 N Front St

2150 N Front St

2411 Kensington Ave
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,439 | $750 | $2,113 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $700 | $3,595 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $1,300 | $6,354 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,194 | $1,100 | $5,404 |
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Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Poplar and is listed at 1,170 square feet priced from $2,392. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Poplar | One Bedroom N | 1,170 Sq Ft | $2,392 |
Corner 2nd | One Bedroom Residence Full | 1,052 Sq Ft | $1,600 |
Beach Street Landing | B8 | 862 Sq Ft | $2,706 |
The Piazza | Montesino One Bedroom B | 824 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | 811 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
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 $1,084 at Westmoreland Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,833. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,084 |
Quaker City Flats | X04 | $1,191 |
The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | $1,295 |
The Bromley Loom House | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,295 |
Hagert Lofts | 1B | $1,362 |
Beacon Flats | X03 | $1,395 |
Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,411 |
Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,440 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #42
Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
Conwell Russell Middle School
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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 $1,084.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,833.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,170 square feet unit starting from $2,392 at The Poplar.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,298 sq ft.
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