
Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA Under $1,200 (63 Rentals)


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3053 Frankford Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

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2533 N Water St

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3719 L St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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1950 Clarence St, Unit 2, Unit 2

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3427 N 2nd St, Unit 2r, Unit 2r

2404 E Letterly St
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2922 Frankford Ave, Unit 2a

2516 E Lehigh Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

3411 Frankford Ave, Unit 1

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 4

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 5

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 6

2742 Kensington Ave, Unit 7

2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 2nd Floor

119 E Wishart St, Unit Unit 1

2083 E Clearfield St, Unit 1st Floor Front
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2600 Ann St, Unit Room 5

3415 Frankford Ave, Unit 2

904 E Tioga St, Unit Apt 2

2922 Frankford Ave

2742 Kensington Ave

2850 Jasper St

2743 Kensington Ave

2049 E Cambria St

2068 E Somerset St

2230 E Somerset St
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184 E Huntingdon St

1935 E Hazzard St

3168 Reach St

1769 Frankford Ave

1918 E Cumberland St

604 E Indiana Ave

2538 Amber St

2131 E Tioga St

3135 Frankford Ave

2987 Frankford Ave
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3451 Braddock St

1950 Clarence St

1864 E Cornwall St

3238 Jasper St

2731 Hope St

3536 Kip St

3039 Gransback St

1854 Clarence St

1919 E Monmouth St

1933 E Thayer St
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 | $1,267 | $750 | $1,550 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,514 | $795 | $2,510 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $825 | $4,500 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,389 | $1,000 | $3,999 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
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3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?
There are currently 119 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $750 to $1,550 with an average price of $1,267.
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 $795 to $2,510 with an average monthly rent of $1,514.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $825 to $4,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,949.
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 $1,000 to $3,999 - averaging $2,389 for the location.
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