Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Decatur, GA from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Brittany Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brittany Place

3246 Covington DrDecatur, GA 30032
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3904 Durham Park RdStone Mountain, GA 30083
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Kensington, Decatur, GA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Decatur, GA is a Studio unit found at Redan Village priced from $749. Brentwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Decatur, GA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redan VillageStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$749
Brentwood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
Spring Chase Apartments1x11BR,1BA$930
Oak Creek ApartmentsClassic 2 bedroom / 1 Bath Unit2BR,1BA$995
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, GA

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.45 price per square foot Kourtney Model at Henley Avondale in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3x1.5 Model at Avondale Townhomes starting at $1,499 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the South DeKalb 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.
Henley AvondaleKourtney4BR,3.5BA$1.45
Avondale Townhomes3x1.53BR,1.5BA$1.19
Sunrise ViewThree-Bedroom Unit3BR,2BA$1.23
3681 Pavilion Pointe2 Bed | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Park Estates2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.22
Avondale Place2x2 P2BR,2BA$1.48
Avondale Reserve Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.14
Midway Manor Apartments1 Bed / 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Spring Chase Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.26
Kenridge ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, Decatur, GA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Decatur, GA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in Decatur, GA

Walk Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kensington is under $1,134.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in Kensington is Redan Village which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Kensington costs $2,475.

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 37 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 $1,279 which is $1,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington.

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