Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC from $1,600 (6 Rentals)

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Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Sage at 1240 priced from $1,445. Sweetgrass Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,790. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio,1BA$1,445
Sweetgrass LandingDogwood 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,790
The Grove at Carolina Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC

As of August 26, 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 $1,790 with a $2.27 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.
Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment HomesThe Marion1BR,1BA$2.25
Sweetgrass LandingAzalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.27
Legacy Mount Pleasant ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.63
The Grove at Carolina Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.65
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio ,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC

Ranked #3

Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 11 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC with pricing that ranges from $1,445 to $8,068. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $1,600 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $1,600 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,759.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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