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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at The Mill at York Station priced from $1,095. Westmoreland Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,146. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,146
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Bromley Loom House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Jasper HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
East Tioga LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath Lofts1BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2550 N Hope St Model at 2550 N Hope St, Unit 2 in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,994. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1036 Crease St Model at 1036 Crease St starting at $2,500 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2550 N Hope St, Unit 22550 N Hope St3BR,3BA$1.25
1036 Crease St1036 Crease St3BR,2BA$1.56
East Tioga LoftsTwo Bedroom Two Bath Lofts2BR,2BA$1.83
3269 Kensington ave, Unit 2nd Floor3269 Kensington ave2BR,1BA$1.28
2432 Jasper St, Unit 12432 Jasper St2BR,1.5BA$1.55
2036 E Wishart St, Unit 2nd Floor2036 E Wishart St2BR,1BA$0.93
The Palma2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.58
2533 N Water St, Unit 22533 N Water St1BR,1BA$1.38
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #59

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 328 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,673. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $640 to $6,290.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $640 to $6,290 with an average monthly rent of $1,838.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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