
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Terrace Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,400 (32 Rentals)
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747 Valley Apartments

6 Boyden Pkwy S

SunBlossom Alivia

Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments

The Gleason

Parc at Maplewood

78 Burnet Ave
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Avalon Maplewood

1701 Springfield Ave

17 Boyden Pkwy

327 Valley St

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1426 Springfield Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

171 Company

Concord Apartments
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22 Cottage

22 Cottage St

Village Court

372 Valley St, Unit C1F

Total Monthly Price
90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1

10 N Ridgewood Rd

Valley Grand

222 Waverly Pl
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Meridia South Orange

7 Rosedale Ave

Grove Terrace 185

Ridgewood Commons

South Orange Rose Apartments

465 Valley Street

70 Valley St

43 Cottage St
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Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,872 | $1,475 | $2,286 |
| Kensington Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $1,450 | $4,995 |
| Kensington Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,161 | $1,450 | $6,500 |
| Kensington Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,666 | $3,100 | $4,600 |
| Kensington Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $3,250 | $5,250 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Terrace Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington Terrace area of Newark, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Village Court priced from $1,995. South Orange Rose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Kensington Terrace apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| South Orange Rose Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Third & Valley | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,211 |
| Avalon Maplewood | A6-755 | 1BR,1BA | $2,415 |
| The Gleason | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Parc at Maplewood | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Valley Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Sofi Gaslight Commons | Glenside | 1BR,1BA | $3,058 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Terrace, NJ
As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington Terrace area is the $1.48 price per square foot 106 2nd St Model at 106 2nd St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Kensington Terrace apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit starting at $3,850 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 2nd St, Unit 2nd floor | 106 2nd St | 4BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| 74 Burnett Ave, Unit Unit 1 | 74 Burnett Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| South Orange Rose Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Parc at Maplewood | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3 | 348 Boyden Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.74 |
| Valley Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| Village Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
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Best Local Schools in Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ
Delia Bolden Elementary School
Columbia Senior High School
Maplewood Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Terrace Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Kensington Terrace?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington Terrace is under $3,058.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington Terrace is Village Court which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Kensington Terrace costs $4,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington Terrace?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Kensington Terrace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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