Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA from $500 (70 Rentals)

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property at 452 E Girard Ave

$750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

452 E Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19125
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The View at Montgomery
Rent Specials
$799 - $2,049
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$784 - $2,034
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$15
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$799 - $2,049
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 20

The View at Montgomery

1100 W Montgomery AvePhiladelphia, PA 19122
Student Housing
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property at 2200 N 11th St

$900

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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2200 N 11th St

PhiladelphiaPA19133
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901-3 Diamond St
$925 - $1,100
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$925 - $1,100
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$925 - $1,100
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

901-3 Diamond St

901-3 Diamond StPhiladelphia, PA 19122
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The Parkside Fishtown
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$1,150 - $2,450
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$1,095 - $2,395
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$55
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$1,150 - $2,450
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The Parkside Fishtown

2110 E Norris StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 2119 N Front St

$1,175 - $1,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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2119 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 501 W Girard Ave

$1,200 - $1,550

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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501 W Girard Ave

PhiladelphiaPA19122
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Hagert and York
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$1,210 - $3,335
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$1,200 - $3,325
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$10
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$1,210 - $3,335
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Hagert and York

1999 E Boston StPhiladelphia, PA 19125
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property at 1924 N Front St

$1,195 - $1,375

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1924 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19122

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property at 1401-25 N 5th St

$1,290 - $1,982

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1401-25 N 5th St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
property at 1141 N Front St

$1,295 - $1,545

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1141 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19123

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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 $799. The Gotham has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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$799
The GothamStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
The Parkside FishtownStudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Fishtown Flats 1StudioStudio,1BA$1,150
Umbrella BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,155
The Magnet in FishtownSTUDIO STYLE D1BR,1BA$1,195
The Mill at York StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Kensington area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2039 N 3rd St Model at 2039 N 3rd St in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value West Kensington apartment is the 1919 N 5th St Model at 1919 N 5th St starting at $2,000 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Poplar 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.
2039 N 3rd St2039 N 3rd St3BR,3BA$1.28
1919 N 5th St1919 N 5th St2BR,1BA$1.28
2114 N Franklin St, Unit 12114 N Franklin St3BR,3BA$1.33
2512 N 5th St, Unit FL 22512 N 5th St2BR,1BA$0.90
1439 N Franklin St2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1027 W Dauphin St, Unit 11027 W Dauphin St2BR,1.5BA$1.42
2515 Frankford Ave, Unit Unit 22515 Frankford Ave3BR,2BA$1.47
Temple CrossingFantastic Location Near Temple University (2x2 ...4BR,2BA$0.99
Paseo Verde South2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2G2BR,1BA$1.57
1133 W Somerset St1133 W Somerset St2BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $2,100.

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 49 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 $349 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Kensington.

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