Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Park Neighborhood of Gainesville, FL from $400 (1 Rental)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,602 | $1,098 | $1,845 |
Kensington Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $769 | $2,595 |
Kensington Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $579 | $2,629 |
Kensington Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $594 | $474 | $699 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington Park, FL
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington Park area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2/2 Model at Magnolia Parke in the in the Suburban Heights neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Kensington Park apartment is the 3/3 Jewel Quartz Model at The Crossing at Santa Fe starting at $699 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Turkey Creek Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Parke | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
The Crossing at Santa Fe | 3/3 Jewel Quartz | 3BR,3BA | $0.53 |
Cobblestone | Westin Quartz | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Magnolia Place | Marquis | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
Santa Fe Oaks | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
Lake Crossing Apartments | The Brigantine | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Hunters Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
MAA Magnolia Parke | Malibu | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Huntington Lakes Apartments | 1 Bedroom Downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Camelot Apartments | 1/1 Village | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kensington Park?
The cheapest apartment in Kensington Park is Camelot Apartments which is listed at $1,098, while the average apartment in Kensington Park costs $1,805.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kensington Park?
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 46 regular apartments in Kensington Park 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 Park?
Cheap apartments in Kensington Park have an average cost of $423 which is $1,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kensington Park.
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