Cheap Homes for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC from $2,000 (8 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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$2,595

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1236 Shadow Mist Ln

CharlestonSC29492
property at 124 Bluffview Ln

$2,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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124 Bluffview Ln

CharlestonSC29492

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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 $1,612. Sweetgrass Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,822. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio,1BA$1,612
Sweetgrass LandingAzalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$1,822
Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment HomesThe Marion1BR,1BA$1,935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.39 price per square foot C2 Model at The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $3,008. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the A2 - Loft Model at Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments starting at $2,355 with a $2.23 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.
The Grove at Carolina Park ApartmentsC23BR,2BA$2.39
Legacy Mount Pleasant ApartmentsA2 - Loft1BR,1BA$2.23
Restore at Carolina Park 55+ Apartment HomesThe Marion1BR,1BA$2.26
Sweetgrass LandingAzalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.32
Sage at 1240SweetgrassStudio ,1BA$2.54

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC

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

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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 $1,612 to $3,080. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $2,075 to $5,695.

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 $2,075 to $5,695 with an average monthly rent of $3,326.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Charleston

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Hey, y’all, I'm Vicki, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charleston, SC. I’m proud to say I’m a native Charlestonian who loves Low Country living and the laid-back lifestyle of living on the SC coast.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.