Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $700 (548 Rentals)

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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

490 Ocean Parkway

490 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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430 Ocean Pky

430 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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The Manchester

515 E 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Park Towers Owners

370 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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403 Avenue C

415 Avenue CBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Glenn Briar

302 Beverley RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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415 Beverly Rd

415 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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800 Cortelyou Rd

800 Cortelyou RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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235 Ocean Pky

235 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Studio Apartments

300 Ocean Pky

300 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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2 Bedroom Apartments

303 Beverley Road

303 Beverley RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

264 Webster Ave

264 Webster AveBrooklyn, NY 11230

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1 Bedroom Apartments

Westminster Arms

1119 Newkirk AveBrooklyn, NY 11230

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5100 15th Ave

5100 15th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

681 Ocean Ave

681 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11226

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Terrace Gardens Plaza

915-920 E 17th StBrooklyn, NY 11230

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400 E 17th St

400 E 17th StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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1818 Newkirk Ave

1818 Newkirk AveBrooklyn, NY 11226

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1375 Ocean Ave

1375 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11210

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Pinnacle Condominiums

886 Dahill RdBrooklyn, NY 11204

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855 E 7th St

855 E 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11230

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Waterfalls

1138 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11230

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

770 Ocean Pky

770 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11230

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

567 Ocean Avenue Condominiums

567 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11226

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3 Bedroom Apartments

416 Ocean Ave

416 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11226

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1 Bedroom Apartments

2102 Beverley Rd

2102 Beverley RdBrooklyn, NY 11226

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

465-495 E 7th St

465-495 E 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11218

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811 Cortelyou Rd

811 Cortelyou RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

599 E 7th St

599 E 7th StBrooklyn, NY 11218

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Argyle Rd

40 Argyle RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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1494 Ocean Ave

1494 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11230

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415 Argyle Rd

415 Argyle RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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271 McDonald Ave

271 McDonald AveBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dahill Gardens

36-58 Dahil RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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1 Bedroom Apartments

45 Martense St

45 Martense StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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The Gorman

15 E 19th StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Prospect Park South

130 E 18th StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park West Condominium

232 E 18th StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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1 Bedroom Apartments

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1607 45th StBrooklyn, NY 11204

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

385 Argyle Rd

385 Argyle RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Caroline

601 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11218

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733 Ocean Pky

733 Ocean PkyBrooklyn, NY 11230

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3845 18th Ave

3845 18th AveBrooklyn, NY 11218

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2325 Foster Avenue

2325 Foster AveBrooklyn, NY 11210

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1 Bedroom Apartments

2215 Newkirk Ave

2215 Newkirk AveBrooklyn, NY 11226

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61 Martense St

61 Martense StBrooklyn, NY 11226

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140 E 2nd St

140 E 2nd StBrooklyn, NY 11218

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2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alexander Court Condominium

4102 13th AveBrooklyn, NY 11219

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Kensington, Brooklyn, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Kensington Studio Apartments	$3,259	$2,750	$3,500
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments	$3,833	$2,600	$6,000
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,387	$2,200	$5,664
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,300	$3,300	$3,300

Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood

There are currently 548 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
Ventnor Flatz	2 Bedroom/1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.80 price per square foot 1607 Cortelyou Rd Model at 1607 Cortelyou Rd, Unit 2 FL in the in the Prospect Park neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Ventnor Flatz starting at $850 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Prospect Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
1607 Cortelyou Rd, Unit 2 FL	1607 Cortelyou Rd	2BR,1BA	$2.80
Ventnor Flatz	2 Bedroom/1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$1.00
72 Lott St	72 Lott St	Studio ,1BA	$4.74

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Best Local Schools in
Kensington, Brooklyn, NY

Ps 179 Kensington

New York City Geographic District 20 Brooklyn

Public School - Grades PK-5 (663)

5 out of 10

Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment

New York City Geographic District 20 Brooklyn

Public School - Grades 6-12 (491)

6 out of 10

Jhs 62 Ditmas

New York City Geographic District 20 Brooklyn

Public School - Grades 6-8 (865)

5 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $850 at Ventnor Flatz.

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