Cheap Apartments for Rent in New Kensington, PA from $300 (33 Rentals)

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property at 4807 Sardis Rd

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4807 Sardis Rd

New KensingtonPA15068

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Kennington Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kennington Arms

400 11th StNew Kensington, PA 15068
  • Utilities Included

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property at 519 Roup St

$1,050 - $1,275

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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519 Roup St

TarentumPA15084

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Maple Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Ridge Apartments

236 Wayne StLower Burrell, PA 15068
  • Utilities Included
property at 1127 Highland St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1127 Highland St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1127 Highland St
TarentumPA15084
property at 424 W 7th Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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424 W 7th Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

424 W 7th Ave
TarentumPA15084

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144 River Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

144 River Ave

144 River AveNatrona Heights, PA 15065

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
Craigdell Gardens2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$895
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in New Kensington, PA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the New Kensington area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1609 Kenneth Ave Model at 1609 Kenneth Ave, Unit 2 in the in the North Allegheny neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value New Kensington apartment is the 454 Freeport St Model at 454 Freeport St starting at $1,000 with a $1.11 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.
1609 Kenneth Ave, Unit 21609 Kenneth Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
454 Freeport St454 Freeport St2BR,1BA$1.11
Nittany Highland Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Craigdell Gardens2 BD / 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.05
1006 Victoria Ave, Unit 1006 Victoria Ave Unit A1006 Victoria Ave2BR,1BA$1.12
1508 Woodmont Ave, Unit Apartment B1508 Woodmont Ave1BR,1BA$1.23
Pacific Highlands ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.40
Pioneer Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$425.00

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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.

What is the most affordable New Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap New Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Pioneer Apartments and starts from $425.

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