Hagert and York
1999 E Boston St,
Philadelphia, PA 19125
$1,250 - $2,500 | Studio - 2 Beds
Kensington
Philadelphia, PA
Kensington - Philadelphia, PA
Area Guide
A charming residential neighborhood less than five miles from Center City
Urban
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Artistic
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Affordable
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Commuter
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River
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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.
Rent Trends
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $1,297 for a studio, $1,554 for one bedroom, $1,945 for two bedrooms, and $2,320 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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552 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,297/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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615 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,554/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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840 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,945/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,167 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,320/month
Average Rent
Transportation
87
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
68
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
74
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tacony Creek Park
- Wagner Free Institute of Science
- Edgar Allan Poe Nat'l Historic Site
- Great Egg Harbor River
- Adventure Aquarium
Military Bases
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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