
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Olde Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $640 (134 Rentals)


2119 N 8th St

2200 N 11th St

2224 N 12th St, Unit 3r

515 W Girard Ave

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Metal Works

Spring Lofts

640 N 7th St

1217 Spring Garden St, Unit B
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1234 North St

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2201 N Front St, Unit 3

The Gotham

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Avenue V 55 Plus Community

2132 N 10th St

Umbrella Building

Front Street Lofts

1835 E Boston St, Unit A

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The Magnet in Fishtown

630 N 7th St

736 North Terrace

713 Wallace St

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1217 N 2nd St, Unit 3rd floor

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424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rdFL

2120-34 E York St

The Weston

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1328 N Franklin St

102 W Berks St, Unit 205

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151 Fairmount Ave, Unit #4

1659 N Randolph St

The Weaver

1246 N Front St

Copper Flats

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171 W. Berks St.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Olde Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olde Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,702 | $875 | $6,067 |
Olde Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $640 | $7,375 |
| Olde Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,933 | $849 | $9,093 |
| Olde Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,241 | $849 | $7,257 |
| Olde Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,370 | $1,219 | $3,200 |
| Olde Kensington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $2,170 | $2,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOlde Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Olde Kensington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Olde Kensington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Olde Kensington is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Olde Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Olde Kensington is Temple Crossing which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Olde Kensington costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Olde Kensington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 164 regular apartments in Olde Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Olde Kensington?
Cheap apartments in Olde Kensington have an average cost of $480 which is $1,720 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Olde Kensington.
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