
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,300 (90 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Kensington area of San Diego.


Park Place View * 1 Month Free*

4486 N 39th St

Talmadge Point

4345 McClintock St

3726 Madison Ave

4068-4070 Monroe Ave

4711 Biona Dr

4352 Marlborough Ave

4380 Van Dyke Ave
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Talmadge on 44th

3822 Adams Ave

4354 40th St

4537-4541 39th St

4405 39th St

3684-3692 Alexia Pl

3909 Monroe Ave

4355 McClintock St

4367 Van Dyke Ave

4146-4150 Monroe Ave
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4384 N 41st St

Jo Anne Apartments

4344 41st St

Judy Anne Apartments

4385 Copeland Ave

4441-4451 N 41st St

4087-4089 Meade Ave

4330 43rd St

3816 Adams Ave

4389 N 39th St
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4326 39th St

4349 McClintock St

4467-4481 MCCLINTOCK St

4424-4440 Highland Ave

3825-3843 Adams Ave

4476 39th St

Ward Road Apartments

4527 39th St

4533 37th St

4378 Marlborough Ave
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4101 Park Pl

4656 Edgeware Rd

4545 Edgeware Rd

4360 42nd St

4638 Kensington Dr

4473 41st St

4319 Copeland Ave

4554 Marlborough Dr

4479 Marlborough Ave

4474 41st St
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Kensington, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,016 | $1,577 | $2,495 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,595 | $2,695 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| Mission Pacific Apartments | 152922- Upgrade | 2BR,2BA | $2,595 |
| Park Place View * 1 Month Free* | 2 bedroom/2 Bathroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Pacific Apartments | 152922- Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Park Place View * 1 Month Free* | 2 bedroom/2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 4319A Central Ave | 4319A Central Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,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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