Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $650 (37 Rentals)

1000 Diamond St

2200 N 11th St

NC Five

2863 N 5th St

2332 Frankford Ave, Unit 2f

2717 N Howard St

2900 N 5th St

The Magnet in Fishtown

1249 Shackamaxon St

2419 Frankford Ave

2950 Kensington Ave

2550 N 12th St

1854 Germantown Ave, Unit 1

515 W Girard Ave

2411 Kensington Ave

Copper Flats

The Washington

2604 Frankford Ave

2046 E Lehigh Ave

The Palma

2654 Coral St

2422 Frankford Ave

The Bromley Loom House

The Mill at York Station
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 | $1,479 | $600 | $2,788 |
West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $650 | $3,697 |
| West Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $799 | $4,400 |
| West Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $799 | $5,960 |
| West Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $785 | $4,038 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Kensington Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Kensington?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Kensington is under $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in West Kensington is The Magnet in Fishtown which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in West Kensington costs $2,050.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Kensington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 77 regular apartments in West Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Kensington?
Cheap apartments in West Kensington have an average cost of $509 which is $1,541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Kensington.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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