1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (182 Rentals)

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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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 944 square feet priced from $1,949. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hagert and YorkA15d-H944 Sq Ft$1,949
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom811 Sq Ft$1,775
The Nylon Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath802 Sq Ft$1,512
Fairman's Garret - The KingX04795 Sq Ft$1,695
The Mill at York Station1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$1,295
Jasper House1 Bed 1 Bath Plans 1-4625 Sq Ft$1,575
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts480 Sq Ft$1,238

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the One Bedroom One Bath Model starting from $1,160 at Westmoreland Lofts. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $1,709. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,160
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts$1,238
The Mill at York Station1 Bedroom$1,295
The Bromley Loom House1BR/1.0BA$1,350
Collins LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath$1,385
Views of FishtownA1$1,392
Metal WorksA1S$1,500
The Nylon Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath$1,512
The Parkside Fishtown1-Bedroom$1,540

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #57

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

68 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Westmoreland Lofts listed at $1,160.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $1,709.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 944 square feet unit starting from $1,949 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 769 sq ft.

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