Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (56 Rentals)

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The Parkside Fishtown
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$1,150 - $1,850
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$1,085 - $1,785
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The Parkside Fishtown

2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 1838 E Wensley St

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1838 E Wensley St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2942 Rorer St

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

2942 Rorer St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 3040 Tulip St

$850

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$850
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$850

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3040 Tulip St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 2119 N Front St

$1,125 - $1,795

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2119 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2230 E Somerset St

$974 - $2,121

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2230 E Somerset St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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3525 Kensington Ave
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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
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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #79

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?

There are currently 129 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $750 to $1,585 with an average price of $1,230.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kensington Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kensington ranges from $800 to $2,510 with an average monthly rent of $1,517.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $995 to $3,335. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,932.

How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 78 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $4,000 - averaging $2,769 for the location.

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