Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (90 Rentals)

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4486 N 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4486 N 39th St

4486 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Talmadge Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Talmadge Point

4415-4421 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4345 McClintock St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4345 McClintock St

4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3726 Madison Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3726 Madison Ave

3726 Madison AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4711 Biona Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4711 Biona Dr

4711 Biona DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4380 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4380 Van Dyke Ave

4380 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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Talmadge on 44th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Talmadge on 44th

4471 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3822 Adams Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Adams Ave

3822 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4354 40th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4354 40th St

4354 40th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4537-4541 39th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4537-4541 39th St

4537-4541 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4405 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4405 39th St

4405 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3684-3692 Alexia Pl
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3684-3692 Alexia Pl

3684-3692 Alexia PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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3909 Monroe Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3909 Monroe Ave

3909 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4355 McClintock St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4355 McClintock St

4355 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4367 Van Dyke Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4367 Van Dyke Ave

4367 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105

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4384 N 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4384 N 41st St

4384 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Jo Anne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jo Anne Apartments

4386 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4344 41st St
Studio Apartments

4344 41st St

4344 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4385 Copeland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4385 Copeland Ave

4385 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4441-4451 N 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4441-4451 N 41st St

4441-4451 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4087-4089 Meade Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4087-4089 Meade Ave

4087-4089 Meade AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4330 43rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4330 43rd St

4330 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3816 Adams Ave
Studio Apartments

3816 Adams Ave

3816 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4389 N 39th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4389 N 39th St

4389 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105

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4326 39th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4326 39th St

4326 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4349 McClintock St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4349 McClintock St

4349 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3825-3843 Adams Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3825-3843 Adams Ave

3825-3843 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4476 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4476 39th St

4476 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4527 39th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4527 39th St

4527 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4533 37th St
Studio Apartments

4533 37th St

4533 37th StSan Diego, CA 92116

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4101 Park Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4101 Park Pl

4101 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4656 Edgeware Rd
Studio Apartments

4656 Edgeware Rd

4656 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4545 Edgeware Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4545 Edgeware Rd

4545 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4360 42nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4360 42nd St

4360 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4638 Kensington Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4638 Kensington Dr

4638 Kensington DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4473 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4473 41st St

4473 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4319 Copeland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4319 Copeland Ave

4319 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4554 Marlborough Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4554 Marlborough Dr

4554 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4474 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4474 41st St

4474 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of San Diego, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harris Family Senior Residence priced from $1,577. Mission Pacific Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,595. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in San Diego, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$1,577
Mission Pacific Apartments152922- Upgrade2BR,2BA$2,595
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.79 price per square foot 152922- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 bedroom/2 Bathroom Model at Park Place View * 1 Month Free* starting at $2,650 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Balboa Park 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.
Mission Pacific Apartments152922- Renovated2BR,2BA$2.79
Park Place View * 1 Month Free*2 bedroom/2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.99
4319A Central Ave4319A Central Ave1BR,1BA$3.99
Harris Family Senior ResidenceAffordable Senior1BR,1BA$3.29

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,577 at Harris Family Senior Residence.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $2,595 at Mission Pacific Apartments.

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