Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $600 (5 Rentals)

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Kensington, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at 616 N 20th St priced from $750. Wyandotte Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Glen Oaks1 bedroom1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.95 price per square foot Redwood Model at Redwood Courts Townhomes in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum Model at Stonehedge Townhomes starting at $1,430 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Victory Hills 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.
Redwood Courts TownhomesRedwood3BR,1.5BA$0.95
Stonehedge TownhomesTwo Bedroom Two Baths-Platinum2BR,2BA$1.27
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Glen Oaks2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
Oakwood Gardens1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$1.15
Wyandotte Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 30 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, KS with pricing that ranges from $699 to $1,700. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $650 to $1,100.

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 $650 to $1,100 with an average monthly rent of $848.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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