Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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5-20 Clent Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5-20 Clent Rd

5-20 Clent RdGreat Neck, NY 11021
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The Woodcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodcrest

28 Gilchrest RdGreat Neck, NY 11021
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9 Chelsea Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Chelsea Place

9 Chelsea PlGreat Neck, NY 11021
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston in the Floral Park neighborhood priced from $1,995. Avalon Great Neck in the Flower Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Murray Hill XVIStudio,1BA$1,995
Avalon Great NeckA6-815-U1BR,1BA$3,680
15 BondOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, NY and Nearby

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $4.23 price per square foot E Model at The One at Great Neck in the in the Saddle Rock Estates neighborhood starting from $4,896. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1H Model at Versailles Court starting at $4,300 with a $3.91 price per square foot in the Saddle Rock Estates 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.
The One at Great NeckE2BR,2BA$4.23
Versailles Court1H2BR,2BA$3.91
Maestro503 - 1BR+Den1BR,1BA$4.72
15 BondTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$6.31
Avalon Great NeckA4-813-U1BR,1BA$5.04
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Park Avenue VII1BR,1BA$4.55

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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 Fairfield Manor At Douglaston listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $2,045 at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston.

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 $2,640 at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Versailles Court and starts from $4,900.

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