Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $900 (62 Rentals)

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property at 3554 Sepviva St

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2252 N Front St

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1864 E Atlantic St

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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 Studio unit found at Collins Lofts priced from $1,131. 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
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,131
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio,1BA$1,160
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
The Pump House1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,278
The WeaverA3Studio,1BA$1,285
Hagert and YorkS5-YStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of March 22, 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
3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor3269 Kensington ave2BR,1BA$1.28
Brand New Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.78
The Yellowjacket- Your place to call home2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.82
Hagert Lofts2B 2C 2D2BR,2BA$1.83
The Bromley Loom House2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.03
2039 N Front St, Unit 3032039 N Front St1BR,1BA$1.74
603 E Girard Ave, Unit 2nd fl603 E Girard Ave1BR,1BA$1.91
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor2568 Salmon St1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 354 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $7,995. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $965 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $965 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,251.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kensington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kensington range from $1,300 to $7,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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