Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Terrace Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ from $1,300 (32 Rentals)

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Maplewood Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maplewood Lofts

1585 Springfield AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
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Avalon Maplewood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon Maplewood

200 Boyden AveMaplewood, NJ 07040
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$1,950 - $3,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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10 N Ridgewood Rd

South OrangeNJ07079

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171 Company
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Company

171 South Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Grove Terrace 185
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Terrace 185

185 S Orange AveSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Ridgewood Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Commons

10 N Ridgewood RdSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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465 Valley Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

465 Valley Street

465 Valley StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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43 Cottage St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

43 Cottage St

43 Cottage StSouth Orange, NJ 07079
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Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington Terrace area of Newark, NJ is a Studio unit found at 22 Cottage priced from $1,775. Concord Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,814. Here are the most affordable Kensington Terrace apartments for rent in Newark, NJ:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22 CottageStudioStudio,1BA$1,775
Concord ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,814
Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,950
Valley Grand1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,487
Parc at Maplewood1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,650
Meridia South OrangeA1BR,1BA$2,725
Third & Valley1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Terrace, NJ

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington Terrace area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at The Summit in the in the Union Center Four Corners neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Kensington Terrace apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft Model at 255 Tuscan starting at $3,300 with a $2.20 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Summit2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
255 Tuscan2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft2BR,2.5BA$2.20
Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.58
Rose Garden - Your Gateway to Modern Living and Seamless NYC Commutes!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Parc at Maplewood1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.11
348 Boyden Ave, Unit 3348 Boyden AveStudio ,1BA$1.64
90 Millburn Ave, Unit 190 Millburn Ave1BR,1BA$2.73
22 CottageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.73
Avalon MaplewoodS1L-648Studio ,1BA$3.29
44 Oberlin St, Unit 3rd Floor44 Oberlin St1BR,1BA$3.17

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,812.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington Terrace is Avalon Maplewood which is listed at $2,410, while the average apartment in Kensington Terrace costs $5,195.

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 4 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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