
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (232 Rentals)


The Weaver

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Hagert and York

Metal Works

Atlas Lofts

Collins Lofts

The Bromley Loom House

Westmoreland Lofts

Hagert Lofts

2413 Frankford Ave
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3115 Kensington Ave, Unit 3
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2504 E York St

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2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2

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2035 E Allegheny Ave

3262 Emery St

2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 2

1112 E Berks St, Unit 407

2201 N Front St, Unit 3

2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5

1835 E Boston St, Unit A

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1112 E Berks St, Unit 406

450 E Girard Ave, Unit 2F

1112 E Berks St, Unit 405

1112 E Berks St, Unit 409

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

1112 E Berks St, Unit B

1112 E Berks St, Unit C

1112 E Berks St, Unit 207
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3700 Frankford Ave, Unit 22

1812 E Venango St, Unit 234B

904 E Tioga St, Unit apt 2

2928 Frankford Ave

2020 E Madison St

2742 Kensington Ave

102 W Berks St

2120-34 E York St

1238 E Montgomery Ave
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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,253 | $700 | $1,550 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $625 | $2,850 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,930 | $795 | $3,355 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $1,700 | $5,454 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 232 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Atlas Lofts and is listed at 1,000 square feet priced from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,000 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| The Pump House | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 768 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
| The Palma | 03 Layout | 750 Sq Ft | $1,312 |
| The Weaver | C7 | 745 Sq Ft | $1,895 |
| 3400 J st | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 732 Sq Ft | $1,290 |
| Hagert and York | A12lw-Y | 730 Sq Ft | $2,215 |
| 1849 E Venango St | 1BR/1.5BA | 725 Sq Ft | $1,800 |
| Metal Works | A2S | 675 Sq Ft | $1,130 |
| Aston Lofts | 02 Layout | 650 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
| The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the A1 Model starting from $1,090 at Metal Works. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,552. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Works | A1 | $1,090 |
| The Pump House | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | $1,200 |
| The Palma | 04 Layout | $1,272 |
| 3400 J st | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,290 |
| Aston Lofts | 02 Layout | $1,295 |
| Hagert Lofts | 1B | $1,301 |
| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,302 |
| Bromley Dwelling | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at Metal Works listed at $1,090.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,552.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,650 at Atlas Lofts.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 2,459 sq ft.
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