
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $528 (58 Rentals)
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Avondale Village

3865 Redan Rd

Cobbs Creek Apartments

Forty15 Apartment Homes

Ridgewood

3645 Sherrydale Ln, Unit 1

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Langley Place

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Park Estates

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Sunrise View

3256 Covington Dr

3288 Covington Dr

Avondale Hills

3681 Pavilion Pointe
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Resia Willows

1459 Janmar Dr

3587 Midway Rd, Unit 3587 Midway Rd A

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The Slate at Decatur Apartments

1506 Janmar Dr, Unit 1506

1506 Janmar Dr

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 417

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 134

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 29

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 437
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3473 Pinehill Dr

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 401

750 Avondale Creek Dr., Unit 413

3237 Tulip Dr

Columbia Senior Residences at Forrest Hills

Brittany Place

Skye at Eastlake

Sky at Eastlake 2

1426 Joy Ln

3652 W Austin Ct
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1421 Dennis Dr

3469 Glen Rd

1597 Gilston Ct

1589 Tanager Cir

1508 Peachcrest Rd

Oak Creek Apartments

Spring Chase Apartments

Manor at Indian Creek

Avondale Reserve

Avondale Place Apartments
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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 | $869 | $749 | $1,010 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,309 | $875 | $2,165 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $950 | $2,671 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,399 | $2,929 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $1,850 | $3,735 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Decatur, GA.
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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 Cobbs Creek Apartments priced from $920. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
| Spring Chase Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Forty15 Apartment Homes | 2x1-943 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Langley Place | 1x1 R | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| MUST BE AGE 55 + / Retreat at Madison Place | 1BR 1BA Garden 60% | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Avondale Village | Birch | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Oak Creek Apartments | Studio Open Floorplan | Studio,1BA | $1,010 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Avondale Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Kenridge Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, GA
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2x1.5TH-Q-1110 Model at Forty15 Apartment Homes in the in the South DeKalb neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty15 Apartment Homes | 2x1.5TH-Q-1110 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| 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 |
| Avondale Place Apartments | Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Avondale Reserve | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Brentwood Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Redan Village | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Spring Chase Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Cobbs Creek Apartments which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,420.
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 83 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 $799 which is $621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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