
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY from $700 (42 Rentals)
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1819 BEVERLY RD

35-49 Stratford Rd

1030 Ocean Ave

2116 DITMAS AVE

505 OCEAN AVE

51 STRATFORD RD

1710 Newkirk Avenue
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2160 Caton Ave

1532 Ocean Avenue

801 Avenue C

2016 albemalre rd

363 Ocean Parkway

Argyle Hall

40 Woodruff

1329 50th St
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522 Ocean Ave

822 OCEAN AVE

605 East 16th Street

61 east 17th st

520 e 21st street

2015 FOSTER AVE

217-227 E 7th St

401 E. 21st
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65 East 19th St

2015 Dorchester Road

Quintess Apartments

50 E 19TH ST

1800 Albemarle Rd

Hampton House Apartments

1702 Caton St

538 East 21st
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3765 18th Avenue

45 Tehama St

250 ocean parkway

58 Linden Blvd

200 East 18th St

455 Ocean Avenue

2016 Regent Pl

35 East 17th st
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2105 FOSTER AVE

10 Stratford Rd
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 | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,750 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,144 | $1,750 | $2,900 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $2,800 | $4,204 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
| Kensington 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY
As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $3.50 price per square foot 53 Clara St Model at 53 Clara St, Unit Top Floor in the in the Borough Park neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 72 Lott St Model at 72 Lott St starting at $2,750 with a $5.29 price per square foot in the Wingate 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Clara St, Unit Top Floor | 53 Clara St | 3BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| 72 Lott St | 72 Lott St | Studio ,1BA | $5.29 |
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Best Local Schools in Kensington, Brooklyn, NY
Ps 179 Kensington
Jhs 62 Ditmas
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Expert Rental Resources
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