
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,350 (90 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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Edgeware Colonial

4410-4418 41st St

4468-4472 39th St

3810-3812 Adams Ave

4414 39th St

Monroe Manor

4581 38th St
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4378 38th St

3704 Madison Ave

Galaxy Manor

40th Street Apartments

4342-4344 39th St

4335-4341 Highland Ave

4335 McClintock St

4410 Highland Ave
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4360 41st St

4165 Monroe Ave

Kensington - Edgeware Road

4368 Marlborough Ave

4109 Park Pl

4438 41st St

4422 39th St

4403-4413 44th St
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4502 40th St

4322 Van Dyke Ave

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4142 Adams Ave

PR Talmadge Apartments

4391-4395 El Cajon Blvd

Van Dyke Apartments

4275 Meade Ave
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4342 Marlborough Ave

Bridgeport Apartmetns

4688 N 39th St

4563 38th St

4575-4579 N 38th St

4417 39th St

4359-4361 38th St

4481-4487 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 | $1,668 | $1,577 | $1,850 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $2,362 | $2,995 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $2,728 | $3,850 |
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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 $2,728.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kensington?
Cheap apartments in Kensington have an average cost of $1,095 which is $1,633 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.
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