According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in East Kensington are hovering around $1,391, compared to a $1,500 one-bedroom median for Philadelphia as a whole.
But how does the low-end pricing on an East Kensington rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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1917 E. Letterly St.
Listed at $1,000/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom, located at 1917 E. Letterly St., is 28.1 percent less than the $1,391/month median rent for a one bedroom in East Kensington. It's available in June.
In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.
(See the complete listing here.)
2411 Kensington Ave., #101
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, situated at 2411 Kensington Ave., #101, is listed for $1,250/month for its 1 square feet of space.
In the unit, expect air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building features a roof deck, a fitness center and package service. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: this spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee, but there is a $45 application fee and a $90 move-in fee.
(See the complete listing here.)
2564 Frankford Ave., #1
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo at 2564 Frankford Ave., #1, which is going for $1,250/month.
In the unit, the listing promises air conditioning, hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances in-unit laundry. The building boasts outdoor space. Cats and dogs are not welcome. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
(See the full listing here.)
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