1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (346 Rentals)

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Ray Philly
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$2,070
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$2,086

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 31

Ray Philly

1525 N American StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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Hagert and York
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$1,500 - $2,215
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$1,230 - $3,355

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Hagert and York

1999 E Boston StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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Vantage
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$2,699
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$929 - $2,699

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

Vantage

1717 N 12th StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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1169 Hope St, Unit 2D
$1,425
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1169 Hope St, Unit 2D

1169 Hope StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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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 $2,723. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The PoplarOne Bedroom N1,170 Sq Ft$2,723
Veranda ApartmentsC7999 Sq Ft$2,038
Liberty SquareOne Bedroom Residence860 Sq Ft$1,684
Copper FlatsBi-Level 1-Bedroom / Live-Work854 Sq Ft$1,885
Dwell 2nd StreetSilver 2788 Sq Ft$2,360
The Pump House1 Bed, 1 Bath768 Sq Ft$1,200
The Gotham1BD/1BA759 Sq Ft$1,350
The Palma03 Layout750 Sq Ft$1,312
The DarienOne Bedroom S747 Sq Ft$2,063
The Mill at York Station1 Bedroom650 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 A1 Model starting from $1,090 at Metal Works. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Kensington is currently $1,912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Metal WorksA1$1,090
The Pump House1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,200
The Palma04 Layout$1,250
Aston Lofts02 Layout$1,295
The Iron Flats#3$1,300
The Gotham1bedroom$1,300
Hagert Lofts1B$1,301
Bromley Dwelling1BR/1.0BA$1,350
Views of FishtownA1$1,354
Avenue V 55 Plus CommunityOne Bedroom Jr One Bath$1,375

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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 Metal Works listed at $1,090.

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 $1,912.

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 $2,723 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 2,870 sq ft.

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