
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (163 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5

1204 E Palmer St

3510 N Mascher St

454 E Girard Ave

Hagert Lofts

Westmoreland Lofts

The Weaver

Bromley Dwelling

2319 Cedar St
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2113 E Huntingdon St

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2522 N Front St

Front Street Lofts

1835 E Boston St, Unit A

2020 E Madison St

2604 Amber St

The Columbia

2550 N Howard St

2120-34 E York St
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2443 Jasper St

3185 Tulip St

1913 E Birch St

102 W Berks St, Unit 205

3554 Sepviva St, Unit 5

102 W Berks St

827 E Madison St

138 W Huntingdon St

3214-16 Frankford Ave
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3525 Kensington Ave

2930 Frankford Ave

248 E Cambria St

1847 E Lippincott St

The Pump House

3098 Aramingo Ave

3316 Kensington Ave

2812 E Clearfield St

3439 Frankford Ave

The Fisherman
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2740 C St

3350 N Water St

2010 E Monmouth St

2636 Belgrade St

Beacon Flats

3334 N Front St

3175 Richmond St

3400 J st

2560 Jasper 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 | $1,253 | $700 | $1,550 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $625 | $2,850 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $770 | $3,355 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,700 | $5,379 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 163 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 $1,195.
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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