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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
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2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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property at 2000 N 2nd St

2000 N 2nd St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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2000 Dreer St

PhiladelphiaPA19125

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West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Kensington area of Philadelphia, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Temple Crossing priced from $630. The View at Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable West Kensington apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$630
The View at Montgomery2BR/2BA - Shared2BR,2BA$799
Vantage2BR/2BA - E3 Sky2BR,2BA$959
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE DStudio,1BA$1,195
Beacon FlatsX04Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA

As of July 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Kensington area is the $1.14 price per square foot 337 W Girard Ave Model at 337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Kensington apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at The Nylon Lofts starting at $1,800 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Richmond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
337 W Girard Ave, Unit 337 w girard337 W Girard Ave4BR,2BA$1.14
The Nylon Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
634 W Jefferson St, Unit 3634 W Jefferson St2BR,2BA$1.52
1211 N 5th St, Unit 51211 N 5th St2BR,2BA$1.57
1422 N 7th St, Unit 31422 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.50
2059 Germantown Ave, Unit 12059 Germantown Ave2BR,2BA$1.54
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.66
2217 N Broad St, Unit 22217 N Broad St1BR,1BA$1.33
2611 N 12th St, Unit 2 - B12611 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.44
2506 N 6th St, Unit 2nd Fl R2506 N 6th StStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,295, while the average apartment in West Kensington costs $2,250.

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 143 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 $691 which is $1,559 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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