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property at 135 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,249

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$1,249

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
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

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65 East St

PlainvilleCT06062
property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,299

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$1,299

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$1,299

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 5 Colony St

$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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5 Colony St

MeridenCT06451

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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
property at 70 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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70 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
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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property at 71 Wellington Dr

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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71 Wellington Dr

FarmingtonCT06032
property at 2015 Corbin Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2015 Corbin Ave

New BritainCT06053
property at 783 East St

$1,700

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$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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783 East St, Unit 1

783 East St
New BritainCT06051
property at 563 East St

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

563 East St

New BritainCT06051
property at 44 Willow St

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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44 Willow St

MeridenCT06450

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property at 18 Peck St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

18 Peck St

BerlinCT06037

Kensington, CT Local Guide

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
20-30 Peck St24 Peck Street1BR,1BA$1,250
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.38 price per square foot 51 Henry St Model at 51 Henry St, Unit 3rd Floor in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 188 Gold St Model at 188 Gold St, Unit 2 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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.
51 Henry St, Unit 3rd Floor51 Henry St3BR,1BA$1.38
188 Gold St, Unit 2188 Gold St2BR,1BA$1.25
151 Fairview St, Unit 1st Floor151 Fairview St3BR,1BA$1.50
390 Clinton St, Unit Unit 1390 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.67
255 Glen St, Unit Studio255 Glen St1BR,1BA$1.40
57 Whiting Street53-73BR,1BA$1.50
zColumbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1.70
20-30 Peck St24 Peck Street1BR,1BA$1.85
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 534 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $3,400. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $1,249 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $1,249 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,248.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kensington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kensington range from $1,400 to $2,551, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,440 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

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