Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sky at Eastlake 2

3626 Midway RdDecatur, GA 30032
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Kensington, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Decatur, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Redan Village priced from $799. Spring Chase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan Village1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$799
Spring Chase Apartments1x11BR,1BA$930
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic 2 bedroom / 1 Bath Unit2BR,1BA$973
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf1BR,1BA$988
RidgewoodOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$999
Langley Place1BR/1BA Reno1BR,1BA$999
Cobbs Creek Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,070
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,070
Kenridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,099
Avondale VillageBirch1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, GA

As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.98 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3X2 C1R Model at The Slate at Decatur Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.31 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes3x23BR,2BA$0.98
The Slate at Decatur Apartments3X2 C1R3BR,2BA$1.31
3178 Pinehill Drive, Unit 3178 Pinehill Dr3178 Pinehill Drive3BR,1.5BA$1.30
Avondale Townhomes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.15
Sunrise ViewThree-Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$1.36
3681 Pavilion Pointe2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Park Estates2x22BR,2BA$1.14
Spring Chase Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.30
Manor at Indian Creek1 Bed 710 sf1BR,1BA$1.39
Oak Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom Open Floorplan1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Decatur, GA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Georgia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington is under $1,150.

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 $2,675.

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 32 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 $466 which is $2,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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