Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (115 Rentals)

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2536 Amber St
$890Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2536 Amber St

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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2426 Jasper St
$1,045Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2426 Jasper St

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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321 E Lehigh Ave
$1,2003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

321 E Lehigh Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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3349 Frankford Ave
$1,2002 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3349 Frankford Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19134
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2039 N Front St
$1,2001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2039 N Front St

Philadelphia, PA 19122
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2520 N Front St
$1,2751 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2520 N Front St

Philadelphia, PA 19133
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2002 Abigail St
$1,2951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2002 Abigail St

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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2000 Dreer St
$1,295Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2000 Dreer St

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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319 E Lehigh Ave
$1,3003 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

319 E Lehigh Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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2350 E Cumberland St
$1,3502 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2350 E Cumberland St

Philadelphia, PA 19125
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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 $1,095. 3400 J st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio,1BA$1,160
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
The Pump House1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1,218
The WeaverA3Studio,1BA$1,230
The BeaconX04Studio,1BA$1,278
Jasper HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of February 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 BR / 2 BA Model at Richmond Square in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 2 Bath + Loft Model at 3400 J st starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Richmond Square2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.16
3400 J st1 Bedroom / 2 Bath + Loft1BR,2BA$1.57
2532 Amber St, Unit A2532 Amber St2BR,2BA$1.61
2039 N Front St, Unit 2032039 N Front St2BR,2BA$1.58
2534 Amber St, Unit 12534 Amber St2BR,2BA$1.72
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1.46
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor2568 Salmon St1BR,1BA$1.71
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
The Pump House1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.93
2005 E Dauphin St, Unit 1 FL2005 E Dauphin St2BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #46

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at 3400 J st listed at $1,160.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,095 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 $1,630 at The Pump House.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Piazza Alta and starts from $4,013.

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