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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 $1,083. The Mill at York Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,083
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,120
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom Loft+Studio,1BA$1,160
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,195
Hagert and YorkS3-HStudio,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of April 23, 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 2565 E Norris St Model at 2565 E Norris St, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.70 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
2565 E Norris St, Unit 22565 E Norris St2BR,2BA$1.70
3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor3269 Kensington ave2BR,1BA$1.24
533 E Girard Ave, Unit 2533 E Girard Ave2BR,1BA$1.65
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio ,1BA$1.49
1925 E Ontario St, Unit Floor 2nd1925 E Ontario St1BR,1BA$1.47
2200 E Norris St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.01
2568 Salmon St, Unit 2nd Floor2568 Salmon St1BR,1BA$1.71
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 337 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $11,595. There are also 177 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $750 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 $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.

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 $950 to $5,037. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.