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property at 2520 N Front St

2520 N Front St

PhiladelphiaPA19133

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3104 Hurley St

PhiladelphiaPA19134
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1325 N Franklin St

PhiladelphiaPA19122
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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 $620. 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$620
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
Fishtown Flats 1StudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Quaker City FlatsX05-X071BR,1BA$1,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Kensington area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1415 N 7th St Model at 1415 N 7th St, Unit 1 in the in the Poplar neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value West Kensington apartment is the 603 E Girard Ave Model at 603 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor starting at $2,575 with a $1.56 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.
1415 N 7th St, Unit 11415 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.05
603 E Girard Ave, Unit 3rd floor603 E Girard Ave3BR,2BA$1.56
1201 N Howard St, Unit 31201 N Howard St2BR,1BA$1.13
1625 N 7th St, Unit 31625 N 7th St2BR,2BA$1.43
2153 N Franklin St3 Beds, 3 baths3BR,3BA$1.35
2059 Germantown Ave, Unit 12059 Germantown Ave2BR,2BA$1.54
The Washington2 BEDS, 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.46
Temple CrossingSpring Move-In Near Temple University4BR,2BA$0.65
1135 W Somerset St, Unit B1135 W Somerset St2BR,1BA$1.64
2611 N 12th St, Unit 2 - B12611 N 12th St1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in West Kensington?

There are currently 598 Apartments for Rent in West Kensington, PA with pricing that ranges from $610 to $6,530. There are also 305 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Kensington ranging from $975 to $6,200.

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 $975 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,286.

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 $929 to $4,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $620.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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Written by: Sandy Baker

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