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

SunBlossom Alivia

Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments

30 Boyden Pkwy

60 Union Ave

Parc at Maplewood

82 Jacoby St, Unit 2
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82 Jacoby St, Unit 2

Maplewood Lofts

513 Academy St

1701 Springfield Ave

9 Heller Pl

17 Boyden Pkwy

123 Milligan Pl

56-Village Court Apartments, LLC
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22 Cottage

6 Oswald Pl

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90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1

10 N Ridgewood Rd

Valley Grand

Meridia South Orange

220 Ward Pl

171 Company
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Grove Terrace 185

Ridgewood Commons

Concord Apartments

South Orange Rose Apartments

465 Valley Street

51 Riggs Pl

43 Cottage Street South Orange NJ

225 Ward Pl
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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 | $2,044 | $1,700 | $2,382 |
| Kensington Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,833 | $1,700 | $4,995 |
| Kensington Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $2,300 | $5,695 |
| Kensington Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,474 | $2,595 | $5,300 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Kensington Terrace Neighborhood of Maplewood, NJ.
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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 Studio unit found at 56-Village Court Apartments, LLC priced from $1,700. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56-Village Court Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| South Orange Rose Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Avalon Maplewood | A4V-691 | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| Valley Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,487 |
| Parc at Maplewood | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Third & Valley | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,691 |
| Meridia South Orange | K | 1BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Sofi Gaslight Commons | Glenside | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Terrace, NJ
As of July 04, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Summit | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 255 Tuscan | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ Loft | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.20 |
| 216 Academy St, Unit 2 | 216 Academy St | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Maplewood Crossing Luxury Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
| South Orange Rose Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Avalon Maplewood | B2V-971 | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Parc at Maplewood | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 90 Millburn Ave, Unit 1 | 90 Millburn Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Valley Grand | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 56-Village Court Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.09 |
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Best Local Schools in Kensington Terrace, Maplewood, NJ
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Terrace Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington Terrace is South Orange Rose Apartments which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Kensington Terrace costs $11,000.
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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