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property at 2233 N Park Ave

2233 N Park Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19132

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property at 2813 N 9th St

2813 N 9th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 2626 N 9th St

2626 N 9th St

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property at 2520 N Front St

2520 N Front St

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property at 1308 N Front St

1308 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 1839 N 6th St

1839 N 6th St

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2520 N Front St

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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 26, 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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Frequently Asked Questions about West Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in West Kensington?

There are currently 620 Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $20,180. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Kensington ranging from $800 to $5,037.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Kensington ranges from $800 to $5,037 with an average monthly rent of $2,105.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Kensington range from $929 to $9,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $5,037. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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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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