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property at 18 Roberts St

$800

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$800

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$800

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18 Roberts St

New BritainCT06051
property at 192 S Main St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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192 S Main St

New BritainCT06051
property at 81 Sexton St

$1,240

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$1,240

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$1,240

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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81 Sexton St

New BritainCT06051

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property at 633 Arch 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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633 Arch St

New BritainCT06051
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500 Stanley St, Unit Fl 3
$1,395
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$1,395

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$1,395
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500 Stanley St, Unit Fl 3

500 Stanley StNew Britain, CT 06051
property at 184 Fairview St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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184 Fairview St

New BritainCT06051
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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 12 Woodland 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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12 Woodland St

New BritainCT06051
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

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property at 290 Washington St

$1,590

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$1,590

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$1,590

1 Bedroom Rentals

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290 Washington 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
property at 214 Columbia St

$1,600 - $2,000

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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214 Columbia St

New BritainCT06052
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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

38-50 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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45 Dunlay St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Dunlay St

45 Dunlay StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Berlin Line Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berlin Line Apartments

378 S Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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20-30 Peck St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20-30 Peck St

20-30 Peck StNew Britain, CT 06051
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property at 124 Biruta St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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124 Biruta St

New BritainCT06053
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zColumbus Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

zColumbus Commons

145 Columbus BlvdNew Britain, CT 06051
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23-39 Main St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

23-39 Main St

23-39 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
property at 65 East St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 10

65 East St

PlainvilleCT06062
property at 135 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

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135 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 70 Sexton St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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70 Sexton St

New BritainCT06051
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Cardinal Hill
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cardinal Hill

257 Kensington AveNew Britain, CT 06051

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Burritt House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Burritt House

59-69 W Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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property at 242 N Main St

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 18

242 N Main St

SouthingtonCT06489
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197 Glen Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

197 Glen Street

197-199 Glen StNew Britain, CT 06051
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365 Broad St
1 Bedroom Apartments

365 Broad St

365 Broad StNew Britain, CT 06053
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property at 12 Liberty St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Liberty St

SouthingtonCT06489
property at 79 Newington Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Newington Ave

New BritainCT06051
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Main Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Place Apartments

931-947 W Main StNew Britain, CT 06053
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Rao Building
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rao Building

160 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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The Andrews
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Andrews

136 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CT is a Studio unit found at The Regency Apartments in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood priced from $1,095. Franklin House in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Regency ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1,190
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
Candlewood Apartments2B/1B Large2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.26 price per square foot 98 Jubilee St Model at 98 Jubilee St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 264 Burritt St Model at 264 Burritt St, Unit 2nd Fl starting at $1,700 with a $1.31 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.
98 Jubilee St, Unit 3rd Floor98 Jubilee St3BR,1BA$1.26
264 Burritt St, Unit 2nd Fl264 Burritt St3BR,1BA$1.31
189 Daly Ave, Unit First Floor - 3 BR189 Daly Ave3BR,1BA$1.52
19 Hurlburt St, Unit 19 and 2119 Hurlburt St3BR,1.5BA$1.88
57 Whiting Street53-73BR,1BA$1.50
Evergreen Town House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
zColumbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
500 Stanley St, Unit Fl 3500 Stanley StStudio ,1BA$1.74
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1.70
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 The Regency Apartments listed at $1,095.

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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