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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (101 Rentals)
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3439 Frankford Ave
3439 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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Westmoreland Lofts
2000 E Westmoreland StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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from $1,103Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Quaker City Flats
1924 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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from $1,2001 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2949 Rosehill St, Unit 1
2949 Rosehill StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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from $1,225Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Weaver
1901 E York StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,235Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Collins Lofts
3475 Collins StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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from $1,2501 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor
2568 Salmon StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hagert and York
1999 E Boston StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,350Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Harbisons Dairy
2041-2055 Coral StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,368Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Beacon
2000 Dreer StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,150Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Parkside Fishtown
2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,3751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Bromley Loom House
2370 Jasper StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,400Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Corner 2nd
1222 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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from $1,4111 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Views at Fishtown
2400 E Huntingdon StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,4181 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hagert Lofts
1821 E Hagert StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,4501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pump House
2157 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
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from $1,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Americana
1775 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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from $1,413Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Piazza Alta
1099 Germantown AvePhiladelphia, PA 19123
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from $1,5002 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2239 N Front St, Unit 3rd floor
2239 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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from $1,5002 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
2039 N Front St, Unit 203
2039 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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 | $1,491 | $750 | $2,020 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,907 | $800 | $5,195 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $1,100 | $9,975 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $1,200 | $8,701 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 101 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westmoreland Lofts priced from $1,100. Quaker City Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Quaker City Flats | X01 | Studio,1BA | $1,103 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 3400 J st | Studio with Bedroom Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,160 |
| The Weaver | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hagert and York | S5-Y | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Harbisons Dairy | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Metal Works | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA
As of January 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at 2500 E Tioga St in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2239 N Front St Model at 2239 N Front St, Unit 3rd floor starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2500 E Tioga St | 2 BR / 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| 2239 N Front St, Unit 3rd floor | 2239 N Front St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| 2039 N Front St, Unit 203 | 2039 N Front St | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 2534 Amber St, Unit 1 | 2534 Amber St | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 2949 Rosehill St, Unit 1 | 2949 Rosehill St | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Brand New Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 3400 J st | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Pump House | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| 2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor | 2568 Salmon St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades K-4 (444)
3 out of 10
Conwell Russell Middle School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades 5-8 (175)
5 out of 10
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Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades K-4 (444)
3 out of 10
Conwell Russell Middle School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades 5-8 (175)
5 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
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 Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Quaker City Flats listed at $1,103.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,100 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 $1,671 at Quaker City Flats.
What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Columbia and starts from $2,365.
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