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Kennington Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kennington Arms

400 11th StNew Kensington, PA 15068
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Maple Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

236 Wayne StLower Burrell, PA 15068
  • Utilities Included
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1127 Highland St, Unit 2

1127 Highland St
TarentumPA15084

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New Kensington, PA Local Guide

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 North Allegheny 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pioneer ApartmentsI Bedroom1BR,1BA$307
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$745
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Craigdell Gardens3 BD / 2 BA3BR,2BA$1,130

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Kensington, PA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Kensington area is the $0.87 price per square foot 3 BD / 2 BA Model at Craigdell Gardens in the in the North Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,130. The second greatest value New Kensington apartment is the 637 Bell St Model at 637 Bell St, Unit 637 starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Craigdell Gardens3 BD / 2 BA3BR,2BA$0.87
637 Bell St, Unit 637637 Bell St2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
908 North St, Unit B908 North St1BR,1BA$1.38
1807 4th Ave, Unit 1807 4th Ave 2nd1807 4th Ave1BR,1BA$1.31
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40
Pioneer Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$425.00

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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Pittsburgh's Academic Gems: A Local Expert's University and Housing Guide

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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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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 $371 at Pioneer Apartments.

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