
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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The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments

Sage at 1240
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Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment Homes
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 | $1,802 | $1,735 | $1,881 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,693 | $2,150 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $2,005 | $2,895 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,774 | $2,230 | $3,269 |
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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 $1,693. Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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 | $1,693 |
Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,778 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.25 price per square foot The Marion Model at Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment Homes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,920. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated Model at Sweetgrass Landing starting at $1,780 with a $2.26 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 55+ Apartment Homes | The Marion | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Sweetgrass Landing | Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Sage at 1240 | Sweetgrass | Studio ,1BA | $2.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Sage at 1240 listed at $1,735.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,693 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 $1,963 at Sage at 1240.
What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sage at 1240 and starts from $2,230.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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