
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC from $1,600 (5 Rentals)
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Sweetgrass Landing
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Restore at Carolina Park
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Sage at 1240
Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $3,522 | $1,685 | $5,472 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,685 | $5,709 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,293 | $2,224 | $7,290 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,812 | $2,686 | $8,724 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,680 | $3,680 | $3,680 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC.
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Charleston, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Sage at 1240 priced from $1,763. Sweetgrass Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,910. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sage at 1240 | Long Pine | 1BR,1BA | $1,763 |
Sweetgrass Landing | Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,021 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.37 price per square foot The Marion Model at Restore at Carolina Park in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Sweetgrass Landing starting at $1,910 with a $2.43 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Restore at Carolina Park | The Marion | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Sweetgrass Landing | Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
Sage at 1240 | Long Pine | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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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 $1,763 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 $2,224 at Sage at 1240.
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