
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (223 Rentals)


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Hagert and York

The Weaver

Metal Works

Atlas Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

The Parkside Fishtown

Hagert Lofts

Collins Lofts

Aston Lofts
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The Mill at York Station

The Dash

Bromley Dwelling

The Columbia

Wolff Court

Hope Street

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424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rdFL

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2001 E Monmouth St, Unit 1st floor
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2404 E Letterly St

2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5

3334 N Front St, Unit 2nd fl

2600 Ann St, Unit Room 2

1835 E Boston St, Unit A

424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor

1112 E Berks St, Unit 204

1112 E Berks St, Unit 406

1112 E Berks St, Unit 409

1112 E Berks St, Unit 405
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2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 5

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

1112 E Berks St, Unit B

1112 E Berks St, Unit C

1112 E Berks St, Unit 207

3458 Frankford Ave, Unit 10

1701 Tulip St, Unit 10

1112 E Berks St, Unit 404
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1112 E Berks St, Unit 411

1812 E Venango St, Unit 234B

3700 Frankford Ave, Unit 22

1112 E Berks St, Unit 201

904 E Tioga St, Unit Apt 2

2742 Kensington Ave

2120-34 E York St

2950 Kensington Ave

1025 E Montgomery Ave

2201 N Front St
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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 | $1,288 | $750 | $1,550 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $875 | $2,215 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $825 | $3,355 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $2,095 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 223 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 |
| Brand New Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 772 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| The Palma | 03 Layout | 750 Sq Ft | $1,422 |
| The Columbia | 1BR/1.0BA | 750 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
| 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 |
| Metal Works | A2S | 675 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
| The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 506 Sq Ft | $1,365 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,290 at 3400 J st. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,561. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 3400 J st | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,290 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,354 |
| Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,365 |
| The Palma | 04 Layout | $1,378 |
| Metal Works | A1S | $1,399 |
| Brand New Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,400 |
| Front Street Lofts | One Bed One Bath | $1,417 |
| Harbisons Dairy | Junior | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,540 |
| Wolff Court | 1 BR Ga | $1,550 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #65
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
Conwell Russell Middle School
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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 3400 J st listed at $1,290.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,561.
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 1,902 sq ft.
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