
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (49 Rentals)
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Avondale Village

Forty15 Apartment Homes

3865 Redan Rd

Ridgewood

3865 Redan Rd

MUST BE AGE 55 + / Retreat at Madison Place

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3583 Midway Rd, Unit B

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Brentwood Apartments
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Kenridge Apartments

Langley Place

Cobbs Creek Apartments

Avondale Townhomes

Park Estates

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Avondale Hills

Sunrise View

3256 Covington Dr
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3288 Covington Dr

The Slate at Decatur Apartments

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3681 Pavilion Pointe

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Resia Willows

3151 Bluebird Ln

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 29

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 134

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 437
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1538 Belva Ave

3425 Pinehill Dr

Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

Brittany Place

Skye at Eastlake

Sky at Eastlake 2

3227 Tulip Dr

3652 W Austin Ct

1426 Joy Ln
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3151 Bluebird Ln

2939 Belvedere Ln

Oak Creek Apartments

Spring Chase Apartments

Avondale Reserve

Manor at Indian Creek

Avondale Place Apartments

387 Annie St

397 Annie St
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806 Durham Crossing

3499 Creekview Pl

Creekview Court

688 Stratford Green
Kensington, Decatur, GA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,005 | $749 | $1,212 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $799 | $2,185 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $950 | $2,586 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,340 | $3,129 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $1,850 | $4,186 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Decatur, GA is a Studio unit found at Redan Village priced from $749. Avondale Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redan Village | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| Avondale Village | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Spring Chase Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Forty15 Apartment Homes | 2x1-943 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Ridgewood | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Avondale Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| MUST BE AGE 55 + / Retreat at Madison Place | 1BR 1BA Garden 60% | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | Classic Large 2Br / 1 Bath Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, GA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.31 price per square foot 3X2 C1R Model at The Slate at Decatur Apartments in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Two-Bedroom Unit Model at Sunrise View starting at $1,464 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the South DeKalb 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Slate at Decatur Apartments | 3X2 C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Sunrise View | Two-Bedroom Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 3681 Pavilion Pointe | 2 Bed | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Avondale Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Park Estates | A1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Forty15 Apartment Homes | 2x1-Q-NEW-943 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Avondale Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 3583 Midway Rd, Unit B | 3583 Midway Rd | Studio ,1BA | $1.25 |
| Spring Chase Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleKensington, Decatur, GA
Ranked #21
Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Redan Village which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $5,591.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 134 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kensington?
Cheap apartments in Kensington have an average cost of $901 which is $4,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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