Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $600 (163 Rentals) Page 2 of 4

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kensington area of Philadelphia.

property at 454 E Girard Ave

$1,250 - $1,475

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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454 E Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 2522 N Front St

$1,378 - $1,422

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2522 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 3185 Tulip St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3185 Tulip St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 1913 E Birch St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1913 E Birch St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 827 E Madison St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

827 E Madison St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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3525 Kensington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3525 Kensington Ave

3525 Kensington AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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The Pump House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Pump House

2157 E Lehigh AvePhiladelphia, PA 19125
Corporate Housing
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3439 Frankford Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3439 Frankford Ave

3439 Frankford AvePhiladelphia, PA 19134
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The Fisherman
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fisherman

2013 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19122

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2636 Belgrade St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2636 Belgrade St

2636 Belgrade StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Beacon Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Flats

2000 Dreer StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19125
property at 3334 N Front St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3334 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19140
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3400 J st
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

3400 J st

3400 J StPhiladelphia, PA 19134
Corporate Housing
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2560 Jasper St,
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2560 Jasper St,

2560 Jasper StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Transit Flats Philly
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Transit Flats Philly

1935 E Hazzard StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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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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