
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (110 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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2201 N Front St

Views of Fishtown

2024 E Fletcher St

Aston Lofts

2411 Kensington Ave

2010 E York St

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Metal Works

2501 E Somerset St

240-242 E Girard Ave
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1247 E Columbia Ave

2531 N Front St

2700 E Auburn St

3525 Kensington Ave

2927 Hurley St

2423 E Allegheny Ave

2952 Kensington Ave

3401 N Front St

3439 Frankford Ave

The Fisherman
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2721 E Somerset St

2848 N Lee St

1919 E Monmouth St

3329 Malta St

Beacon Flats

3400 J st

Transit Flats Philly

2560 Jasper St,

3462 N Front St

The Pump House

3238 Jasper St

2214 N Front St

2500 E Oakdale St

Harbisons Dairy

2308 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2

Penn Reading

1836 Frankford Ave

The Hudson

Jasper House

Wolff Court

2534 N Water St

3446 Keim St

3442 D St

1213 Shackamaxon St

2205 Emerald St

1421 E Columbia Ave, Unit 401

2084 E Allegheny Ave

2513 N Howard St

2513 N Howard St

102 W Berks
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 | $1,212 | $750 | $1,585 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,517 | $850 | $2,510 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $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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There are currently 110 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 $1,295.
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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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.