Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (54 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $1,380 | $775 | $1,745 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,623 | $800 | $3,541 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $800 | $4,571 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,118 | $990 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
68 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 Westmoreland Lofts which is listed at $1,141, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,100.
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 30 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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