Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (89 Rentals)

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property at 1000 Diamond St

1000 Diamond St

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property at 2200 N 11th St

2200 N 11th St

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property at 2536 Amber St

2536 Amber St

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property at 1935 E Hazzard St

1935 E Hazzard St

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2900 N 5th St

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2550 N 12th St

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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 $785. The View at Montgomery has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 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 CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University4BR,2BA$785
The View at Montgomery3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$799
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Gotham NorthStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Fishtown Flats 1StudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Kensington area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at 944 N Marshall St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value West Kensington apartment is the 2350 N Park Ave Model at 2350 N Park Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,800 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Hartranft 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.
944 N Marshall St3 bedroom3BR,3.5BA$1.04
2350 N Park Ave, Unit 12350 N Park Ave4BR,2BA$0.90
1337 N Franklin St, Unit 11337 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.36
2552 N Hancock St, Unit 12552 N Hancock St3BR,2BA$1.09
1415 N 7th St, Unit 31415 N 7th St3BR,2BA$1.47
1169 Hope St, Unit 3A1169 Hope St2BR,1BA$1.29
901-3 Diamond St, Unit 2F901-3 Diamond St2BR,2BA$1.16
182 Diamond St, Unit 2182 Diamond St3BR,1BA$1.41
2332 Frankford Ave, Unit 2f2332 Frankford Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
2051 N 2nd St, Unit 32051 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Ranked #24

Among cities in Pennsylvania 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 $1,150.

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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