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Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $550 (37 Rentals)
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1000 Diamond St
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1912 N 7th StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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2319 N 6th StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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2604 Frankford Ave
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The Magnet in Fishtown
1141-1149 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19123
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2009 N Howard StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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2520 N Front StPhiladelphia, PA 19133
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2370 Jasper StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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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 | $1,458 | $600 | $2,765 |
West Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $550 | $2,895 |
| West Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,988 | $799 | $7,402 |
| West Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $799 | $3,300 |
| West Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $799 | $4,204 |
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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 $1,195.
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 $2,000.
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 74 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 $542 which is $1,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Kensington.
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