Cheap Homes for Rent in the Olde Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $700 (58 Rentals)

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property at 2224 N 11th St

$750 - $1,200

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2224 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2564 Frankford Ave

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2564 Frankford Ave, Unit 1

2564 Frankford Ave
PhiladelphiaPA19125

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property at 676 Perth Pl

$1,520

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$1,520
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676 Perth Pl, Unit B

676 Perth Pl
PhiladelphiaPA19123
property at 2425 Frankford Ave

$1,525

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2425 Frankford Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125
property at 1940 N Marshall St

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1940 N Marshall St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 2322 N 5th St

$1,600 - $1,900

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2322 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
property at 1110 North St

$1,695

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$1,695
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1110 North St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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Olde Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Olde Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Olde Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $640. Guild House West 62+ Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable Olde Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingTemple University Off Campus - One Month Free!1BR,1BA$640
Guild House West 62+ Senior ApartmentsSenior 62+ AptsStudio,1BA$924
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1,000
Metal WorksA11BR,1BA$1,090
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
Avenue V 55 Plus CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,170
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
The Bromley Loom House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Olde Kensington, PA

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Olde Kensington area is the $1.21 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 2155 N Darien St in the in the Hartranft neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Olde Kensington apartment is the 944 New Market St Model at 944 New Market St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Poplar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Olde Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2155 N Darien St4 Bedroom4BR,3BA$1.21
944 New Market St, Unit 2944 New Market St2BR,2BA$1.59
1119 Hamilton St, Unit 1119 Hamilton st1119 Hamilton St3BR,3.5BA$1.58
1201 N Howard St, Unit 31201 N Howard St2BR,1BA$1.33
Sky Park Apartments#72BR,2.5BA$1.51
1217 N 2nd St, Unit 3rd floor1217 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.13
NC FiveMarket-Rate 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.34
2146 E Susquehanna Ave, Unit 22146 E Susquehanna Ave1BR,1BA$1.65
614 N Front St1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Marshall Square ApartmentsVillage1BR,1BA$1.38

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Olde Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Olde Kensington?

There are currently 730 Apartments for Rent in Olde Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $640 to $7,321. There are also 194 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Olde Kensington ranging from $750 to $5,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Olde Kensington ranges from $750 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,403.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Olde Kensington range from $849 to $7,321, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,219.

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