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property at 3334 N Front St

$1,150

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3334 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19140

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property at 2060 E Orleans St

$1,196

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$1,196
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2060 E Orleans St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 861 E Westmoreland St

$1,200

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 15

861 E Westmoreland St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 3462 N Lee St

$1,225

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3462 N Lee St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 2054 Ann St

$1,250

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2054 Ann St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 2308 E Allegheny Ave

$1,250

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2308 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 2

2308 E Allegheny Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 207 E Cambria St

$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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207 E Cambria St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 3047 Coral St

$1,275

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$1,275
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3047 Coral St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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property at 708 E Madison St

$1,300

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708 E Madison St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
property at 708 E Madison St

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708 E Madison St

PhiladelphiaPA19134

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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 3214-16 Frankford Ave priced from $700. The Pump House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3214-16 Frankford Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$700
The Pump HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,000
Metal WorksA11BR,1BA$1,090
2636 Belgrade St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1,111
3400 J stStudio with Bedroom LoftStudio,1BA$1,160
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.46 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Schillers By Ampere in the in the Richmond neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Atlas Lofts starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 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.
Schillers By Ampere3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.46
Atlas Lofts1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 22146 E Susquehanna Ave1BR,1BA$1.65
1950 Clarence St, Unit 2nd Floor1950 Clarence St2BR,1BA$1.03
2359 E Allegheny Ave, Unit 22359 E Allegheny Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
3400 J st1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Aston Lofts02 Layout1BR,1BA$1.85
2035 E Allegheny Ave2035 E Allegheny Ave1BR,1BA$1.64
3214-16 Frankford Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.17
2641 E Clearfield St, Unit 3R2641 E Clearfield StStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 321 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $5,379. There are also 201 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $950 to $5,700.

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 $950 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

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 $1,700 to $5,379, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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