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


Hagert and York

The Bromley Loom House

The Weaver

Metal Works

The Nylon Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

The Parkside Fishtown

Collins Lofts
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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 |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,363 | $750 | $1,860 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $825 | $3,150 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $925 | $3,260 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,200 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 182 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Hagert and York | A15d-H | 944 Sq Ft | $1,949 |
The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | 811 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
The Nylon Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 802 Sq Ft | $1,512 |
Fairman's Garret - The King | X04 | 795 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,295 |
Jasper House | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plans 1-4 | 625 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
East Tioga Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath Lofts | 480 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,160 |
East Tioga Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath Lofts | $1,238 |
The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | $1,295 |
The Bromley Loom House | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,350 |
Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | $1,385 |
Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,392 |
Metal Works | A1S | $1,500 |
The Nylon Lofts | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $1,512 |
The Parkside Fishtown | 1-Bedroom | $1,540 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #57
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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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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