
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $625 (65 Rentals)


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2035 E Allegheny Ave

3345 Frankford Ave

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3115 Kensington Ave, Unit 3

24 E Silver St

3259 Potter St

2550 Kensington Ave

2742 Kensington Ave

904 E Tioga St, Unit apt 2

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7
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2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

2950 Kensington Ave

2427 E Allegheny Ave

2633 E Monmouth St

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2549 N Front St

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2201 N Front St, Unit 3

2434 E Dauphin St

Hagert Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

450 E Girard Ave, Unit 2F

2319 Cedar St

Bromley Dwelling

Views of Fishtown

2522 N Front St
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1835 E Boston St, Unit A

2020 E Madison St

2120-34 E York St

Collins Lofts

2007 Hope st apartments

102 W Berks St, Unit 205

The Weaver

102 W Berks St

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2930 Frankford Ave

3098 Aramingo Ave

3439 Frankford Ave

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3175 Richmond St

3334 N Front St

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The Pump House

2308 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2
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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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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Philadelphia, PA
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Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kensington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington is under $1,160.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Metal Works which is listed at $1,090, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,621.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kensington?
Cheap apartments in Kensington have an average cost of $447 which is $1,174 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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