Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA from $1,800 (3 Rentals)

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Kensington, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.87 price per square foot B1 Model at IMT Mission Valley in the in the College West neighborhood starting from $3,130. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 152922- Renovated Model at Mission Pacific Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $3.00 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.
IMT Mission ValleyB12BR,2BA$2.87
Mission Pacific Apartments152922- Renovated2BR,2BA$3.00
Talmadge on 44th2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.62
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex1BR,1BA$3.12
VORA LUX1B1BR,1BA$4.04
West ParkPLAN A11BR,1BA$4.00
River Run VillagePlan 11BR,1BA$4.27
Vora Mission ValleyA1Studio ,1BA$4.52
Union GrantvilleS1Studio ,1BA$5.25
64 FortyStudioStudio ,1BA$5.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 220 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $6,640. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $1,895 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $1,895 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,851.

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