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81 W Main St

MeridenCT06451

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Kensington, CT Local Guide

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 $975. Columbus Commons in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,152. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$975
Columbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,152
20-30 Peck St24 Peck Street B-41BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of September 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.25 price per square foot 134 Monroe St Model at 134 Monroe St, Unit 3 fl in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 67 Brooklawn St Model at 67 Brooklawn St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,575 with a $1.41 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.
134 Monroe St, Unit 3 fl134 Monroe St3BR,1BA$1.25
67 Brooklawn St, Unit 2nd Floor67 Brooklawn St2BR,1BA$1.41
111 Belden St, Unit Second Floor111 Belden St3BR,1BA$1.99
Evergreen Town House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Main Place ApartmentsLarge two bedroom2BR,1BA$1.78
Columbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Franklin House2 BR2BR,1BA$1.56
Candlewood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.88
20-30 Peck St24 Peck Street B-31BR,1BA$1.78
3 City Ave, Unit FL 33 City Ave1BR,1BA$1.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 518 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,665. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $975 to $10,000.

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 $975 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,879.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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