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484 Church St, Unit 3

Franklin House

484 Church St, Unit 1

484 Church St, Unit 3

484 Church St, Unit 1

Sage Pond Place

Anvil Place

The Regency Apartments

168 Curtis St
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Burritt

114 Ledgecrest Ave

79 Newington Ave

45 Park Pl, Unit 45 Park Place

The Highrailer Apartments

57 Whiting Street

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150 Slater Rd, Unit 2nd Floor

134 Vance St

31 Wallace St
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1403 Farmington Ave

29 S High St

368 Main St

1397 Corbin Ave

111 Franklin Square

396 W Main St

221 Fairview St

22 Wilcox St, Unit 1S

39 Holmes Ave

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140 Black Rock Ave, Unit 3rd Floor
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117 Belden St

Main Place Apartments

144 Clark St

10 Union St, Unit 1L

10 Union St, Unit 3R

10 Union St, Unit #1L

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14 Buell St, Unit Floor 3

22 Wilcox St, Unit 1N

10 Erwin Pl, Unit 3 floor

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390 Clinton St, Unit 1
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100 Upton St

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The Brit Apartments

15 Wakefield Ct

42 Vance St

14 Cadwell Ct

93 Tremont St

24 Kimball Dr

24 Kimball Dr

The Ellis Block

22 Wilcox St, Unit 3N
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Kensington, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,802 | $1,195 | $2,100 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $1,100 | $3,250 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,130 | $1,190 | $3,400 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,575 | $2,551 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,566 | $2,500 | $2,699 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin House | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Anvil Place | 2 BR 60H | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| 20-30 Peck St | 20 Peck Street C-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Regency Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Cardinal Hill | 1B/1B Deck | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Burritt | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| zColumbus Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,437 |
| The Highrailer Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| 57 Whiting Street | 53-8 | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 390 Clinton St, Unit Unit 1 | 390 Clinton St | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 57 Whiting Street | 53-7 | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 95 Mitchell St, Unit 1 East | 95 Mitchell St | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Evergreen Town House Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Main Place Apartments | Large two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 150 Slater Rd, Unit 2nd Floor | 150 Slater Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| zColumbus Commons | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Anvil Place | 2 BR 60H | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 20-30 Peck St | 20 Peck Street C-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Franklin House | 1 BR | 1BR,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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