
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (353 Rentals)


The Poplar

Veranda Apartments

Views of Fishtown

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Hagert and York

The Archer

The Americana

Copper Flats

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Fishtown Urby

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Metal Works

The Gotham

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Vantage

Umbrella Building

The Bromley Loom House

The Weaver

The Dally

The Weston
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Ray Philly

Liberty Square

2132 N 10th St

The Magnet in Fishtown

The Paper Factory

Norris Park Flats

Fishtown Flats 1

The Beverly

The Mills

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2301 Frankford Ave
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Cobblestone Lofts

171 W. Berks St.

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The Parkside Fishtown

Hagert Lofts

NC Five

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2021 N Front St

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The Mill at York Station

The Dash

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1169 Hope St

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2533 N Water St

2415 N 7th St

809 Diamond St

2255 N Park Ave

1805 N 6th St

2139 N 10th St

1112 E Berks St
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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 | $1,500 | $795 | $2,765 |
West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,776 | $550 | $3,020 |
| West Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,139 | $814 | $4,400 |
| West Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $814 | $4,546 |
| West Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $799 | $3,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 353 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 1,080 square feet priced from $2,371. 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 L | 1,080 Sq Ft | $2,371 |
| Veranda Apartments | C7 | 999 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
| The Darien | One Bedroom Den A | 985 Sq Ft | $2,579 |
| Copper Flats | Bi-Level 1-Bedroom / Live-Work | 854 Sq Ft | $1,885 |
| Hagert and York | A13-Y | 796 Sq Ft | $1,864 |
| Glassworks Apartments | B9l | 795 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
| Liberty Square | One Bedroom Residence | 769 Sq Ft | $1,684 |
| The Weaver | C8 | 762 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| The Mill at York Station | 1 Bedroom | 650 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| Jasper House | 1 Bed 1 Bath Plans 1-4 | 603 Sq Ft | $1,545 |
Cheapest Available West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit West Kensington of Philadelphia, PA is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $1,295 at Norris Park Flats. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in West Kensington is currently $1,776. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Norris Park Flats | 1BR/1BA | $1,295 |
| Fishtown Flats 1 | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | $1,327 |
| The Gotham | 1BD/1BA | $1,350 |
| Avant | B1 | $1,350 |
| Views of Fishtown | A1 | $1,354 |
| Aston Lofts | 03 Layout | $1,365 |
| 2132 N 10th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,375 |
| Harbisons Dairy | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | $1,375 |
| The Bromley Loom House | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,375 |
| Umbrella Building | One Bed | $1,385 |
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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 Norris Park Flats listed at $1,295.
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 $1,776.
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 1,080 square feet unit starting from $2,371 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 952 sq ft.
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