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$1,050 - $1,700Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
City View at Splitlog
512-516 Splitlog AveKansas City, KS 66101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $450 (14 Rentals)
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$1,250 - $1,4502 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon
Hilltop Townhomes
2420 Delavan AveKansas City, KS 66104
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$1,375 - $1,4503 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Redwood Courts Townhomes
2410-2496 N 38th StKansas City, KS 66104
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$1,159 - $1,3252 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Turtle Hill Townhomes
605 Washington BlvdKansas City, KS 66101
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$849 - $1,0001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Bethany Park Plaza
1024 Calvin AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Villa Alegre Apartments
2803 New Jersey AveKansas City, KS 66102
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1807-1809 Nebraska Ave
1807-1809 Nebraska AveKansas City, KS 66102
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1112 Minnesota Ave
1112 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Wyandotte Apartments
2361 Tauromee AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Wyandotte Apartments
2361 Tauromee AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Eagle's Nest Apartments
1400 N 38th AveKansas City, KS 66102
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Terrace Gardens
3100 Minnesota AveKansas City, KS 66102
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18th Street Plaza Apartments
1201-1215 N 18th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Cody Apartments
428-430 N 18th StKansas City, KS 66102
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Kensington, Kansas City, KS Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $920 | $825 | $1,500 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $800 | $1,700 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $1,325 | $1,375 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $1,450 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Wyandotte Apartments priced from $795. Villa Alegre Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Wyandotte Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Villa Alegre Apartments | 2BD/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| City View at Splitlog | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| City Hall Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.01 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2x1 Model at City Hall Place starting at $1,279 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Kensington 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. |
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| Redwood Courts Townhomes | Redwood | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| City Hall Place | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Villa Alegre Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Wyandotte Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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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 Wyandotte Apartments which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $1,000.
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 2 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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