
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Olde Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (217 Rentals) Page 2 of 5
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2538 Amber St, Unit 2

450 E Girard Ave, Unit 2F

1217 Spring Garden St, Unit A

809 Diamond St, Unit 809 Diamond St A01

2319 Cedar St

435 W Susquehanna Ave

2113 E Huntingdon St

Bromley Dwelling

The Quincy
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2132 N 10th St

Front Street Lofts

1244 North St

1835 E Boston St, Unit A

1324 N 5th St

736 North Terrace

713 Wallace St

630 N 7th St

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424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rdFL

The Columbia
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1217 N 2nd St, Unit 3rd floor

2215 N 10th St, Unit 2

507 W Girard Ave

2120-34 E York St

The Weston

2007 Hope st apartments

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1169 Hope St, Unit 2D

1328 N Franklin St

2443 Jasper St

102 W Berks St, Unit 205
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151 Fairmount Ave, Unit #4

2262 N 2nd St

1659 N Randolph St

The Americana

The Luxe in Fishtown West

Residences at Pier 40

Copper Flats

1246 N Front St

639 N 12th St

171 W. Berks St.
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1833 Hope St, Unit 602

672 Franklin Pl

672 Perth Pl

1217 Spring Garden St, Unit C

The Paper Factory

The Firehouse Apartments

2238 N 2nd St

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The Noble
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Olde Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

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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There are currently 217 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Olde Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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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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