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property at 1838 E Wensley St

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1838 E Wensley St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 861 E Westmoreland St

$1,200

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$1,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 22

861 E Westmoreland St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 3353 N 2nd St

$1,200

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3353 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19140
property at 2308 E Allegheny Ave

$1,250

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$1,250
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2308 E Allegheny Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 3432 Ormes St

$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3432 Ormes St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 840 E Westmoreland St

$1,300

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$1,300
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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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840 E Westmoreland St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 1421 E Columbia Ave

$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1421 E Columbia Ave, Unit 401

1421 E Columbia Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19125

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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 1 Bed unit found at Westmoreland Lofts priced from $1,146. The Parkside Fishtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,146
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
2560 Jasper St,StudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Bromley Loom House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Hagert and YorkS4-YStudio,1BA$1,210
Collins LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,239
The WeaverA2Studio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.58 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Residences Model at East Tioga Lofts in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,877. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2515 Frankford Ave Model at 2515 Frankford Ave, Unit 2 starting at $1,716 with a $1.47 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.
East Tioga LoftsThree Bedroom Two Bath Residences3BR,2BA$1.58
2515 Frankford Ave, Unit 22515 Frankford Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
3400 Emerald St, Unit 1st floor3400 Emerald St3BR,1BA$1.36
2626 Trenton Ave, Unit 4042626 Trenton Ave2BR,2BA$1.95
Brand New Luxury Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.70
The Palma05 Layout2BR,2BA$1.71
3355 Frankford Ave, Unit Frankford Ave 1st Fl.3355 Frankford Ave2BR,1BA$1.71
2301 Frankford Ave31BR,1BA$2.07
Westmoreland LoftsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.80
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Unlock Your Philly Commute: Your Guide to Renting Near the City's Biggest Employers

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Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 351 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $11,114. There are also 232 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $640 to $9,272.

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 $9,272 with an average monthly rent of $1,776.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kensington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kensington range from $1,300 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,600.

Expert Rental Resources

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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.