
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kenly, NC from $500 (53 Rentals)
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College Court

Beacon Pointe - Wilson

The Lofts at Whirligig Station

Villages at Heritage Place Apartments

Oakbrook Apartments

Cuyler Best Apartments

The Bluebird

Briarcliff Apartments

Amelia Village
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Bramblewood Apartments

Summit Place Apartments

The Averly at Flowers

Keystone Commons

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Centro at Pine Nash

Shepard Greene Senior Living

The View at Wayne National

Sterling Pointe Town Homes

Nash Street Lofts

Century Grove Park
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Stallings Mill Apartment Homes

Views at Flowers

Pines at Glen Laurel Luxury Apartments

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Brea Wendell Falls

Cobblers Station

100-106 Pilot Station Dr

Alcove Garner Apartments

Reserve at Bradbury Place

Parkside Village

The Arbors at East Village
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Gladwen Wendell Falls

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Amelia Station

The Cottages at Knightdale Station

Reserve at Glen Laurel

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The Carolinian Apartments

Oasis at Heritage

Spinning Mill Lofts

Riverwood Ranch Townhomes

Caswell at Cambridge

Cameron
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Beech Street Apartments

4652 Stevens Sausage Rd

102 Bentwood Dr

928 Blount St

150 Beulah Dr

Riverwood Villas

Walton Farms

Thornberry Park

563 Washington St

2506 St Christopher Cir SW
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Kenly, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kenly?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenly Studio Apartments | $1,341 | $1,150 | $1,469 |
| Kenly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $925 | $1,781 |
| Kenly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $985 | $2,221 |
| Kenly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $1,159 | $2,715 |
| Kenly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $1,499 | $2,563 |
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Cheapest Available Kenly Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kenly, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Cameron in the Westwood Village neighborhood priced from $884. College Court in the Westwood Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kenly apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
| College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Beacon Pointe - Wilson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,003 |
| Villages at Heritage Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cuyler Best Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Briarcliff Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Amelia Village | Metropolitan | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom -Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Bluebird | ADA 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Thornberry Park | The Hawthorne | 1BR,1BA | $1,253 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kenly, NC and Nearby
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kenly area is the $1.32 price per square foot Bailey 2 Model at Walton Farms in the in the Churchill neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Kenly apartment is the Cannalily Model at Affinity at Wendell starting at $2,030 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Gaylee Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kenly apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Farms | Bailey 2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.32 |
| Affinity at Wendell | Cannalily | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| The Cottages at Knightdale Station | The Carriage | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Bramblewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom -Large | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Sterling Pointe Town Homes | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Oakbrook Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Briarcliff Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Beacon Pointe - Wilson | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| College Court | 1 Bedroom - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Cameron | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kenly Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kenly?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kenly is at The View at Wayne National listed at $1,150.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenly Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kenly Apartment is $884 at Cameron.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kenly Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kenly is starting from $985 at College Court.
What is the most affordable Kenly Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kenly Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Beacon Pointe - Wilson and starts from $1,159.
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