
2 Bedroom Homes for Rent in West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA (78 Rentals)


2111 N 7th St, Unit 4, Unit 4

516 W Montgomery Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

Ave V (LO), Unit 2 Bedroom

809 Diamond St, Unit 809 Diamond St C03

1705 N 7th St, Unit A

809 Diamond St, Unit 809 Diamond St B01

2139 N 10th St, Unit B02

1901 Hope St, Unit 3

2117 Germantown Ave, Unit 118A
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2224 N 12th St, Unit 1b

1520 N 7th St

1904 E Hazzard St

2010 E Boston St

2055 E Rush St

2556 Frankford Ave

625 W Girard Ave, Unit 111

2850 Jasper St

2927 Hurley St

2952 Kensington Ave
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301 W York St

2356 N 4th St

3039 Gransback St

2629 N Palethorp St

2731 Hope St

2104 N 8th St

2534 N Water St

1435 N Franklin St

3104 Hurley St

2521 N 12th St
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930 French St

1223 W Lehigh Ave

1224 W Silver St

2730 N 5th St

2728 N 5th St

2769 Helen St

2215 N 10th St

2339 Belgrade St

2625 Braddock St

2530 N Howard St
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1221 W Lehigh Ave

2530 Collins St

2203 N 7th St

2528 Hope St

623 W Oxford St

112 E Huntingdon St

2504 Salmon St

2643 N 6th St

2663 Martha St

1325 N Franklin St
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West Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in West Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
West Kensington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,718 | $950 | $2,900 |
| West Kensington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,122 | $680 | $4,500 |
| West Kensington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,633 | $1,200 | $4,200 |
| West Kensington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,495 | $2,200 | $3,000 |
| West Kensington 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,250 | $2,900 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Kensington Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about West Kensington
What type of rentals are currently available in West Kensington?
There are currently 600 Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $595 to $4,546. There are also 206 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Kensington ranging from $510 to $4,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Kensington?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Kensington ranges from $510 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,246.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Kensington?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Kensington range from $814 to $4,546, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $680 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.
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