Cheap Homes for Rent near Kensington, CT from $1,250 (18 Rentals)

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property at 65 East St
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1

65 East St

PlainvilleCT06062
property at 33 Smith St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

33 Smith St

New BritainCT06053
property at 55 Steele Blvd
$1,357 - $2,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,357

Total Monthly Price$1,357
Studio Rentals
Available Now

55 Steele Blvd

BerlinCT06037
property at 17 Farmington Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

17 Farmington Ave

PlainvilleCT06062
property at 45 Park Pl
$1,475

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

45 Park Pl, Unit 45 Park Place

45 Park Pl
New BritainCT06052
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property at 222 Clark St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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222 Clark St, Unit 1

222 Clark St
New BritainCT06051
property at 153 Jubilee St
$1,500 - $1,875

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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153 Jubilee St

New BritainCT06051
property at 23 Mead St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

23 Mead St

New BritainCT06051
property at 265 Burritt St
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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265 Burritt St

New BritainCT06053
property at 474 Stanley St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

474 Stanley St, Unit 474 Stanlety Street

474 Stanley St
New BritainCT06051

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property at 24 Rocky Hill Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

24 Rocky Hill Ave

New BritainCT06051
property at 59 Dwight St
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

59 Dwight St

New BritainCT06051
property at 410 Farmington Ave
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

410 Farmington Ave

New BritainCT06053
property at 133 Farmington Ave
$1,750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now

133 Farmington Ave

New BritainCT06053
property at 58 Charles St
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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58 Charles St, Unit 2

58 Charles St
New BritainCT06051

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Anvil Place in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood priced from $1,099. 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
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1,099
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Park Place Az Realty Llc1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
The Regency ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.50 price per square foot 151 Fairview St Model at 151 Fairview St, Unit 2nd Floor in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 14 Buell St Model at 14 Buell St, Unit Floor 3 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 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.
151 Fairview St, Unit 2nd Floor151 Fairview St2BR,1BA$1.50
14 Buell St, Unit Floor 314 Buell St2BR,1BA$1.33
45 Lincoln St, Unit 1st floor - 2 bedroom45 Lincoln St2BR,1BA$1.50
41 Rocky Hill Ave, Unit 341 Rocky Hill Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.61
390 Clinton St, Unit Unit 1390 Clinton St2BR,1BA$1.52
57 Whiting Street53-73BR,1BA$1.50
20-30 Peck St66 Atlantic Street #1122BR,1BA$1.53
zColumbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Anvil Place2 BR 60H2BR,1BA$1.57
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 545 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,075 to $3,400. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $1,250 to $3,550.

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 $1,250 to $3,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,288.

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 $1,575 to $2,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,500.

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