Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (58 Rentals)

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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

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property at 2525 N 12th St

2525 N 12th St

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property at 2217 N Broad St

2217 N Broad St

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property at 1833 Hope St

1833 Hope St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 2538 Amber St

2538 Amber St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 1141 N Front St

1141 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 1805 N Howard St

1805 N Howard St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2000 Dreer St

2000 Dreer St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 2426 Jasper St

2426 Jasper St

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 319 E Lehigh Ave

319 E Lehigh Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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2200 N 11th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
Student Housing
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Dorado Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dorado Village

2642 N Marshall StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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2215 N 7th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2215 N 7th St

2215 N 7th StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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The Fisherman
Studio Apartments

The Fisherman

2013 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Cumberland Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Lofts

1302-1312 W Cumberland StPhiladelphia, PA 19132
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1935 N 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1935 N 2nd St

1935 N 2nd StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $620. The View at Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$620
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Quaker City FlatsX041BR,1BA$1,191
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,195
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE DStudio,1BA$1,195
Fishtown Flats 1StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
NC Five2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,236
1324 Frankford Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,238

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Kensington area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1415 N 7th St Model at 1415 N 7th St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Kensington apartment is the 1500 N 8th St Model at 1500 N 8th St, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1415 N 7th St, Unit 11415 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.05
1500 N 8th St, Unit 11500 N 8th St2BR,2BA$1.50
1747 Tilghman St, Unit 1 Front1747 Tilghman St2BR,2BA$1.48
2153 N Franklin St3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.35
The Washington2 BEDS, 2 BATHS2BR,2BA$1.33
1414 N 7th St, Unit 3F1414 N 7th St2BR,1.5BA$1.08
NC Five2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65
1135 W Somerset St, Unit B1135 W Somerset St2BR,1BA$1.64
2611 N 12th St, Unit 2 - B12611 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Kensington is under $1,238.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in West Kensington is Quaker City Flats which is listed at $1,191, while the average apartment in West Kensington costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Kensington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 150 regular apartments in West Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Kensington?

Cheap apartments in West Kensington have an average cost of $727 which is $1,523 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Kensington.

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