
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (340 Rentals)


Veranda Apartments

The Poplar

Dwell at Second Street-New Construction

Views of Fishtown

The Archer

The Americana

The Pringle Factory

Copper Flats

23 West
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The Weaver

The Dally

The Weston

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Ray Philly

The Luxe in Fishtown West

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Hagert and York

Metal Works

The Gotham
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Umbrella Building

Liberty Square

310 West

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Vantage

2132 N 10th St

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Firehouse Apartments

Norris Park Flats

The Paper Factory

The Beverly
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171 W. Berks St.

The Parkside Fishtown

Hagert Lofts

2106 N Reese St

Aston Lofts

Front Street Lofts

The Mill at York Station

The Dash
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The Columbia

Bromley Dwelling

Wolff Court

Hope Street

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2504 E York St

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424 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rdFL

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1211 N 5th St

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1517 N Lawrence St, Unit 1

2201 N Front St, Unit 3

1835 E Boston St, Unit A
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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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There are currently 340 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Largest Available West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the West Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is found at The Poplar and is listed at 1,170 square feet priced from $3,020. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplar | One Bedroom N | 1,170 Sq Ft | $3,020 |
| Veranda Apartments | C7 | 999 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| The Darien | One Bedroom Den A | 985 Sq Ft | $2,579 |
| 310 West | Delaware View - 1 Bedroom + Den w/ Balcony | 950 Sq Ft | $2,535 |
| Liberty Square | 817 Sq Ft | $1,862 | |
| The Gotham | 1BD/1BA | 759 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
| The Palma | 03 Layout | 750 Sq Ft | $1,422 |
| The Weaver | C6 | 743 Sq Ft | $1,450 |
| Umbrella Building | One Bed | 714 Sq Ft | $1,385 |
| The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
Cheapest Available West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the 1bedroom Model starting from $1,300 at The Gotham. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Kensington is currently $1,909. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Gotham | 1bedroom | $1,300 |
| Hagert Lofts | 1B | $1,321 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,354 |
| Avenue V 55 Plus Community | One Bedroom Jr One Bath | $1,370 |
| Umbrella Building | One Bed | $1,385 |
| The Magnet in Fishtown | 1 BEDROOM STYLE K | $1,395 |
| Metal Works | A1S | $1,399 |
| Front Street Lofts | One Bed One Bath | $1,417 |
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Best Local Schools in West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom West Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in West Kensington with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in West Kensington is at The Gotham listed at $1,300.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom West Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in West Kensington is $1,909.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom West Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in West Kensington is a 1,170 square feet unit starting from $3,020 at The Poplar.
What is the average size for West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in West Kensington is currently 1,450 sq ft.
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