
Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (663 Rentals)


Veranda Apartments

The Poplar

Dwell at Second Street-New Construction

Views of Fishtown

The Archer

The Americana

The Pringle Factory

Copper Flats

Glassworks Apartments
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23 West

The York

Fishtown Urby

The Weaver

The Dally

The Weston

The Luxe in Fishtown West

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Ray Philly

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Hagert and York

The Gotham
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Metal Works

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Liberty Square

Temple Crossing

310 West

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Vantage

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The View at Montgomery

2132 N 10th St

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Firehouse Apartments
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The Paper Factory

The Beverly

The Mills

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1439 N Franklin St

944 N Marshall St

The Frame

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Cobblestone Lofts

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The Bromley Loom House

171 W. Berks St.

The Parkside Fishtown

Hagert Lofts

2106 N Reese St

2155 N Darien St

Schillers By Ampere

1927 N 5th St

Aston Lofts

Front Street Lofts
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West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,475 | $795 | $2,349 |
| West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $550 | $3,185 |
| West Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $799 | $4,405 |
| West Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,209 | $849 | $4,375 |
| West Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,232 | $1,199 | $2,800 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including West Kensington, Philadelphia, and the greater Philadelphia area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this section of Philadelphia ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about West Kensington
How much are Studio apartments in West Kensington?
There are currently 162 Studio Apartments in West Kensington with rent ranges from $795 to $2,349 with an average price of $1,475.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom West Kensington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in West Kensington ranges from $550 to $3,185 with an average monthly rent of $1,909.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in West Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in West Kensington range from $799 to $4,405. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,372.
How expensive are West Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in West Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $849 to $4,375 - averaging $2,209 for the location.
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