
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (227 Rentals)


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Hagert and York

The Weaver

Metal Works

The Bromley Loom House

2301 Frankford Ave

Cobblestone Lofts

Collins Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

The Parkside Fishtown
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2021 N Front St

The Palma

Aston Lofts

Front Street Lofts

East Tioga Lofts

The Mill at York Station

The Dash

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3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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2315 E Westmoreland St, Unit 1, Unit 1
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2533 N Water St

2942 Rorer St

2563 E Elkhart St

2224 Martha St

119 E Wishart St, Unit Unit 1

1850 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 1

2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5

1112 E Berks St, Unit A

1112 E Berks St, Unit C

1112 E Berks St, Unit B
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2600 Ann St, Unit Room 2

1901 Hope St, Unit 2

3458 Frankford Ave, Unit 10

3700 Frankford Ave, Unit 22

2740 Kensington Ave

2318 E York St

2220 Almond St

2046 E Lehigh Ave

2636 E York St

2266 E Cambria St
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2000 Dreer St

1112 E Berks St

2039 N Front St

2111 E Susquehanna Ave

3458 Frankford Ave

2024 E Fletcher St

2010 E York St

3037 Richmond St

2046 E Huntingdon St

2411 Kensington Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,242 | $750 | $1,510 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $850 | $2,510 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $825 | $3,335 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,458 | $3,999 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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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 Hagert and York and is listed at 796 square feet priced from $1,864. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagert and York | A13-Y | 796 Sq Ft | $1,864 |
| 3045-3051 Richmond St | 1BR/1.0BA | 772 Sq Ft | $1,550 |
| The Weaver | C8 | 762 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| The Bromley Loom House | Unit 410 | 700 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Aston Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 700 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| 2301 Frankford Ave | 3 | 700 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | 665 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
| The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Jasper House | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plans 1-4 | 603 Sq Ft | $1,545 |
| Harbisons Dairy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 597 Sq Ft | $1,458 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the A1 Model starting from $1,354 at Views of Fishtown. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,504. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,354 |
| Aston Lofts | 03 Layout | $1,365 |
| The Bromley Loom House | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,375 |
| Front Street Lofts | One Bed One Bath | $1,421 |
| 2301 Frankford Ave | 3 | $1,450 |
| Harbisons Dairy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,458 |
| The Weaver | C8 | $1,495 |
| Jasper House | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plans 1-4 | $1,545 |
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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 Views of Fishtown listed at $1,354.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,504.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 796 square feet unit starting from $1,864 at Hagert and York.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,591 sq ft.
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