Cheap Apartments for Rent near Kensington, CT from $600 (86 Rentals)

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property at 158 High St

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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158 High St

New BritainCT06051
property at 168 Curtis St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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168 Curtis St

New BritainCT06053

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Burritt
$1,425 - $2,700
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Burritt

480 Myrtle StNew Britain, CT 06053
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property at 79 Newington Ave

$1,450 - $1,600

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$1,450

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$1,450

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79 Newington Ave

New BritainCT06051
property at 45 Park Pl

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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45 Park Pl, Unit 45 Park Place

45 Park Pl
New BritainCT06052
property at 134 Vance St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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134 Vance St

New BritainCT06052
property at 31 Wallace St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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31 Wallace St

New BritainCT06051

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property at 1403 Farmington Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1403 Farmington Ave

BerlinCT06037
property at 29 S High St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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29 S High St

New BritainCT06051
property at 368 Main St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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368 Main St

BerlinCT06037
property at 1397 Corbin Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1397 Corbin Ave

New BritainCT06053
property at 111 Franklin Square

$1,500 - $1,650

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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111 Franklin Square

New BritainCT06051
property at 396 W Main St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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396 W Main St

New BritainCT06052
property at 221 Fairview St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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221 Fairview St

New BritainCT06051
property at 39 Holmes Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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39 Holmes Ave

New BritainCT06053
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140 Black Rock Ave, Unit 3rd Floor
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

140 Black Rock Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

140 Black Rock AveNew Britain, CT 06052
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property at 144 Clark St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 Clark St

New BritainCT06051
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14 Buell St, Unit Floor 3
$1,600
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$1,600

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$1,600
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 17

14 Buell St, Unit Floor 3

14 Buell StNew Britain, CT 06051
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390 Clinton St, Unit 1
$1,650
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$1,650

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$1,650
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

390 Clinton St, Unit 1

390 Clinton StNew Britain, CT 06053
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property at 100 Upton St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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100 Upton St

New BritainCT06051
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The Brit Apartments
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$1,699 - $2,849
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$1,599 - $2,749
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The Brit Apartments

267 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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property at 15 Wakefield Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Wakefield Ct

New BritainCT06053
property at 42 Vance St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Vance St

New BritainCT06052
property at 14 Cadwell Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14 Cadwell Ct

New BritainCT06051
property at 93 Tremont St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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93 Tremont St

New BritainCT06051
property at 24 Kimball Dr

$1,714

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$1,682
Required Monthly Fees
$32

Total Monthly Price
$1,714

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Kimball Dr

New BritainCT06051
property at 24 Kimball Dr

$1,714

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$1,682
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$32

Total Monthly Price
$1,714

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Kimball Dr

New BritainCT06051

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin House in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood priced from $1,100. Anvil Place in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,190. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1,190
20-30 Peck St20 Peck Street C-41BR,1BA$1,250
The Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$1,400
BurrittStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
zColumbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,437
The Highrailer ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,485
57 Whiting Street53-83BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.62 price per square foot 390 Clinton St Model at 390 Clinton St, Unit Unit 1 in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 53-7 Model at 57 Whiting Street starting at $1,500 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield 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.
390 Clinton St, Unit Unit 1390 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.62
57 Whiting Street53-73BR,1BA$1.50
95 Mitchell St, Unit 1 East95 Mitchell St2BR,1BA$1.80
Evergreen Town House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Main Place ApartmentsLarge two bedroom2BR,1BA$1.78
150 Slater Rd, Unit 2nd Floor150 Slater Rd2BR,1BA$1.67
zColumbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1.70
20-30 Peck St20 Peck Street C-41BR,1BA$1.79
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Burritt listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,100 at Franklin House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $1,190 at Anvil Place.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 57 Whiting Street and starts from $1,500.

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