
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $800 (70 Rentals)


3178 Amber St

3415 Frankford Ave

3440 Helen St

2421 E Somerset St

Westmoreland Lofts

3414 Frankford Ave

Quaker City Flats

1924 N Front St

2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor
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The Palma

2308 E Allegheny Ave

1217 E Berks St

3351 N Front St, Unit 1

2350 E Cumberland St

The Bromley Loom House

The Mill at York Station

2150 N Front St

Hagert Lofts

200 E Girard Ave

2046 E Lehigh Ave

2039 N Front St

Beacon Flats

Metal Works

2005 E Susquehanna Ave

1918 E Cumberland St

Views of Fishtown

2411 Kensington Ave

Collins Lofts

2426 Frankford Ave

Hagert and York

Harbisons Dairy

The Weaver

2701 Tulip St

1420 E Susquehanna Ave

The Parkside Fishtown

2230 E Somerset St

Front Street Lofts

2047 N Front St

The Dash

2421 Frankford Ave

2324 Memphis St

2403 E Norris St

Corner 2nd

605 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,429 | $775 | $2,113 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $800 | $5,235 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,906 | $1,300 | $7,995 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,171 | $1,100 | $5,908 |
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Westmoreland Lofts listed at $1,081.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,081 at Westmoreland Lofts.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $1,081 at Westmoreland Lofts.
What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westmoreland Lofts and starts from $1,081.
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