1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT (82 Rentals)

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20-30 Peck St
1 Bedroom Apartments

20-30 Peck St

20-30 Peck StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Cardinal Hill
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Cardinal Hill

257 Kensington AveNew Britain, CT 06051
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The Andrews
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Andrews

136 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Gloucester Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gloucester Village

702 Church StNewington, CT 06111
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365 Broad St
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365 Broad St

365 Broad StNew Britain, CT 06053
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The Highrailer
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Highrailer

283 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051

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292-300 Main St
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292-300 Main St

292-300 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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100 Richard St
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100 Richard St

100 Richard StNew Britain, CT 06053
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Ellis House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis House

377 Stanley StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Percival Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Percival Heights

31 Colonial DrBerlin, CT 06037
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Franklin Square Manor
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Franklin Square Manor

120 Whiting StNew Britain, CT 06051
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School II Apartments
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School II Apartments

161 S Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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232 Glen St
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232 Glen St

232 Glen StNew Britain, CT 06051
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40 Dunlay St
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40 Dunlay St

40 Dunlay StNew Britain, CT 06051
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21 Dunlay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21 Dunlay St

21 Dunlay StNew Britain, CT 06051
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88 Tremont St
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88 Tremont St

88 Tremont StNew Britain, CT 06051
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344 Broad St
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344 Broad St

344 Broad StNew Britain, CT 06053
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38 Broad St
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38 Broad St

38 Broad StNew Britain, CT 06053
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35 Austin St
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35 Austin St

35 Austin StNew Britain, CT 06051
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67 Prospect St
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67 Prospect St

67 Prospect StNew Britain, CT 06051
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103 Tremont St
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103 Tremont St

103 Tremont StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Building D & E
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Building D & E

895 Farmington AveBerlin, CT 06037
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181 Dwight St
1 Bedroom Apartments

181 Dwight St

181 Dwight StNew Britain, CT 06051
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77 Silver St
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77 Silver St

77 Silver StNew Britain, CT 06053
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415 Stanley St
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415 Stanley St

415 Stanley StNew Britain, CT 06051
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125 Columbia St
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125 Columbia St

125 Columbia StNew Britain, CT 06052
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331 Park St
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331 Park St

331 Park StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Building B
1 Bedroom Apartments

Building B

9 Steele AveBerlin, CT 06037
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93 Booth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

93 Booth St

93 Booth StNew Britain, CT 06053
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111 Franklin Sq
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111 Franklin Sq

111 Franklin SqNew Britain, CT 06051
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Greenview Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenview Apartments

123-131 Green StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Kensington, CT Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CT is found at The Ellis Block in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood and is 784 square feet priced from $1,655. The BRIT in the Woodlands of Newington neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 768 square feet and currently listed start at $2,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Ellis BlockOne Bedroom784 Sq Ft$1,655
The BRITThe Urbane768 Sq Ft$2,200
The Pike. ApartmentsThe Robbins750 Sq Ft$2,150
20-30 Peck St1 Bed, 1 bath675 Sq Ft$1,250
Franklin House1 BR650 Sq Ft$975
Rao Building1 Bedroom/ I Bathroom600 Sq Ft$1,525
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck530 Sq Ft$1,350

Cheapest Available Kensington and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CT is the 1 BR Model starting from $975 at Franklin House in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 20-30 Peck St starting at $1,250 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,100. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Franklin House1 BR$975
20-30 Peck St1 Bed, 1 bath$1,250
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck$1,350
Rao Building1 Bedroom/ I Bathroom$1,525
The Ellis BlockOne Bedroom$1,655
The BRITThe Chill$2,025
The Pike. ApartmentsThe Robbins$2,150

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at Franklin House listed at $975.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,100.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 784 square feet unit starting from $1,655 at The Ellis Block.

What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 0 sq ft.

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