Hagert and York
1999 E Boston St,
Philadelphia, PA 19125
$1,200 - $2,500 | Studio - 2 Beds
Kensington is an artistic neighborhood in Philadelphia that offers unique rentals, partially due to the spacious studio and loft apartments available. There are also several affordable and modern townhomes for rent in town that attract families. You’ll find locals heading down Frankford Avenue to the artistic Fishtown neighborhood which is full of craft breweries and charming pubs. Check out Philadelphia Brewing Company or Memphis Taproom for some local brews. Try a cheese pie at Pizza Brain, which doubles as the nation’s only pizza museum, or chow down on bratwurst at Frankford Hall, a large, indoor German beer garden. There are several stops on the area’s commuter rail line in Kensington, as well as plenty of bus routes to get to Center City, located less than five miles away, making this neighborhood a more affordable yet convenient option for in-city living.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $1,261 for a studio, $1,507 for one bedroom, $1,923 for two bedrooms, and $2,311 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.
Studio
548 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,261/month
Average Rent
1 BR
620 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,507/month
Average Rent
2 BR
862 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,923/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,246 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,311/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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