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2922 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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1950 Clarence St
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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2
1950 Clarence StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
2404 E Letterly St
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904 E Tioga St, Unit Apt 2
904 E Tioga StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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3115 Kensington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
3462 N Front St
PhiladelphiaPA19140
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2001 E Monmouth St, Unit 1st floor
2001 E Monmouth StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 1st Floor Front
2083 E Clearfield StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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2083 E Clearfield StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
3259 Potter St
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3334 N Front St, Unit 2nd fl
3334 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19140
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3168 Reach St
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1901 E York StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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2950 Kensington Ave
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The Mill at York Station
1817 E York StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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2370 Jasper StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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1701 Tulip St, Unit 10
1701 Tulip StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Collins Lofts
3475 Collins StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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2600 Ann St, Unit Room 2
2600 Ann StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
3462 N Lee St
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1999 E Boston StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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3458 Frankford Ave, Unit 10
3458 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
2722 Hope St
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3156 Richmond St
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1935 E Hazzard St
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3104 Miller St
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708 E Madison St
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East Tioga Lofts
2215 E Tioga StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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2513 N Howard StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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501 E Girard AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
3248 N Philip St
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454 E Girard Ave
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2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5
2600 Ann StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
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1821 E Hagert StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
2060 E Orleans St
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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 | $1,291 | $750 | $1,550 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $875 | $2,215 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $825 | $3,355 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,650 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at 2636 Belgrade St priced from $1,111. The Mill at York Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 2636 Belgrade St | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,111 |
| The Mill at York Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Wolff Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Harbisons Dairy | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Hagert Lofts | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.72 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Lofts Model at East Tioga Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Atlas Lofts starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| East Tioga Lofts | Two Bedroom Two Bath Lofts | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Atlas Lofts | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| 2319 Jasper St, Unit A | 2319 Jasper St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Cobblestone Lofts | 04-2 bed/2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Brand New Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rdFL | 424 E Girard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 1950 Clarence St, Unit 2 | 1950 Clarence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2723 E Huntingdon St, Unit 3rd Floor | 2723 E Huntingdon St | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
| Collins Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Hagert Lofts | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
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Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Willard Frances E School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (378)
3 out of 10
Conwell Russell Middle School
Philadelphia City School District
Public School - Grades K-8 (119)
4 out of 10
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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 $1,365.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Hagert Lofts which is listed at $1,301, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,400.
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 $472 which is $1,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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