
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $625 (65 Rentals) Page 2 of 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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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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