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Mission Pacific Apartments
4454 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,000 (90 Rentals)
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4486 N 39th St
4486 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Talmadge Point
4415-4421 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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4345 McClintock St
4345 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3726 Madison Ave
3726 Madison AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4068-4070 Monroe Ave
4068-4070 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4711 Biona Dr
4711 Biona DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4352 Marlborough Ave
4352 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4380 Van Dyke Ave
4380 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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Talmadge on 44th
4471 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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3822 Adams Ave
3822 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4354 40th St
4354 40th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4537-4541 39th St
4537-4541 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4405 39th St
4405 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3684-3692 Alexia Pl
3684-3692 Alexia PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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3909 Monroe Ave
3909 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4355 McClintock St
4355 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4367 Van Dyke Ave
4367 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4146-4150 Monroe Ave
4146-4150 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4384 N 41st St
4384 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Jo Anne Apartments
4386 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4344 41st St
4344 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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Judy Anne Apartments
4350 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4385 Copeland Ave
4385 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4441-4451 N 41st St
4441-4451 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4087-4089 Meade Ave
4087-4089 Meade AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4330 43rd St
4330 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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3816 Adams Ave
3816 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4389 N 39th St
4389 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4326 39th St
4326 39th StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4349 McClintock St
4349 McClintock StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4424-4440 Highland Ave
4424-4440 Highland AveSan Diego, CA 92115
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4467-4481 MCCLINTOCK St
4467-4481 MCCLINTOCK StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3825-3843 Adams Ave
3825-3843 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4476 39th St
4476 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Ward Road Apartments
3744 Ward RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4527 39th St
4527 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4533 37th St
4533 37th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4378 Marlborough Ave
4378 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4101 Park Pl
4101 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4656 Edgeware Rd
4656 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4545 Edgeware Rd
4545 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4360 42nd St
4360 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4638 Kensington Dr
4638 Kensington DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4473 41st St
4473 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4319 Copeland Ave
4319 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4554 Marlborough Dr
4554 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4479 Marlborough Ave
4479 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4474 41st St
4474 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4429-4441 Marlborough Ave
4429-4441 Marlborough AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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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 | $1,737 | $1,000 | $2,495 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $2,295 | $2,400 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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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. Talmadge on 44th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. 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 |
| Talmadge on 44th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| PR Talmadge Apartments | 2x1 Talmadge Point Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2x1 Talmadge Point Upgrade Model at PR Talmadge Apartments in the in the Balboa Park neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Talmadge on 44th starting at $1,995 with a $2.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR Talmadge Apartments | 2x1 Talmadge Point Upgrade | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Talmadge on 44th | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Harris Family Senior Residence | Affordable Senior | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Harris Family Senior Residence which is listed at $1,577, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,347.
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