
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Kensington, PA from $300 (29 Rentals)
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641 Linden Ave

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2110-2110 Hollingsworth St

260-262 Freeport Rd
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1609 Kenneth Ave, Unit 2

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1538 5th Ave

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509 Chestnut St, Unit 509 Chestnut STreet

218 Butler St

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100 Curtis St, Unit Apt C. Studio

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1127 Highland St, Unit 2

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638 Pittsburgh St, Unit 2

1017 Lilac St

16 Mattone Ct

833 Guys Run Rd

99 School Ave
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144 River Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap New Kensington Studio Apartments | $822 | $745 | $900 |
| Cheap New Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $863 | $819 | $930 |
| Cheap New Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,036 | $825 | $1,587 |
| Cheap New Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $1,031 | $1,130 |
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Cheapest Available New Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in New Kensington, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Pioneer Apartments in the Westmoreland County neighborhood priced from $307. Pacific Highlands Apartments in the North Allegheny neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable New Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Apartments | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $307 |
| Pacific Highlands Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| Nittany Highland Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Kensington, PA
As of August 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Kensington area is the $0.80 price per square foot 902 Pittsburgh St Model at 902 Pittsburgh St, Unit 900 B in the in the East Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value New Kensington apartment is the 915 Corbet St Model at 915 Corbet St, Unit Apt A starting at $1,587 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the North Allegheny neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for New Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 902 Pittsburgh St, Unit 900 B | 902 Pittsburgh St | 2BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| 915 Corbet St, Unit Apt A | 915 Corbet St | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Nittany Highland Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| 100 Curtis St, Unit Apt C. Studio | 100 Curtis St | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Pioneer Apartments | I Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| Pacific Highlands Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New Kensington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom New Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom New Kensington Apartment is $307 at Pioneer Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom New Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in New Kensington is starting from $1,000 at Nittany Highland Apartments.
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