Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC from $1,640 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.25 price per square foot B1 Model at Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $2,490. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the The Marion Model at Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment Homes starting at $2,085 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Kensington 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.
Legacy Mount Pleasant ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$2.25
Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment HomesThe Marion1BR,1BA$2.44
Brooking Square Apartments & TownhomesThe Folly1BR,1BA$2.60
Sweetgrass LandingAzalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.35
The Grove at Carolina Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.86
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio ,1BA$2.59

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Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,744 at Sage at 1240.

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 $2,155 at Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments and starts from $2,803.

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