
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (110 Rentals)
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2740 Kensington Ave

1850 Clarence St

1864 E Cornwall St

2100 Ann St

2538 Amber St

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3427 N 2nd St, Unit 2r

1843 Frankford Ave

3040 Tulip St

2987 Frankford Ave
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3451 Braddock St

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2533 N Water St

2131 E Tioga St

3135 Frankford Ave

2230 E Somerset St

2536 Amber St

1950 Clarence St

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2

1850 E Allegheny Ave

2850 Jasper St
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3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F

2942 Rorer St

Collins Lofts

2600 Ann St

2083 E Clearfield St

1935 E Hazzard St

Westmoreland Lofts

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The Parkside Fishtown

2046 E Huntingdon St

119 E Wishart St
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3047 Frankford Ave

The Mill at York Station

The Bromley Loom House

1838 E Wensley St

2600 Ann St

1942 N Front St

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Hagert and York

1836 E Atlantic St

1924 N Front St

1917-21 E Letterly St
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3458 Frankford Ave

2717 N Howard St

3458 Frankford Ave

3554 Sepviva St

The Weaver

119 W Susquehanna Ave

521 E Westmoreland St

East Tioga Lofts

450 E Girard Ave

1901 Hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $750 | $1,585 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $800 | $2,510 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $995 | $3,335 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,400 | $1,500 | $3,999 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Collins Lofts priced from $1,095. Westmoreland Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,146. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
| The Parkside Fishtown | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Mill at York Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| The Bromley Loom House | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Harbisons Dairy | Studio | 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.90 price per square foot 2603 E Boston St Model at 2603 E Boston St, Unit 2 in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $3,999. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1911 E Huntingdon St Model at 1911 E Huntingdon St, Unit 2 starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2603 E Boston St, Unit 2 | 2603 E Boston St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.90 |
| 1911 E Huntingdon St, Unit 2 | 1911 E Huntingdon St | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 2515 Frankford Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 2515 Frankford Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| 3400 Emerald St, Unit 1st floor | 3400 Emerald St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Palma | 05 Layout | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| 3045-3051 Richmond St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 1950 Clarence St, Unit 2 | 1950 Clarence St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F | 3053 Frankford Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Westmoreland Lofts | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 3427 N 2nd St, Unit 2r | 3427 N 2nd St | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Philadelphia, PA
Ranked #83
Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Conwell Russell Middle 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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Westmoreland Lofts which is listed at $1,146, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,295.
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 14 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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