Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT from $600 (8 Rentals)

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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

38-50 Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Berlin Line Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berlin Line Apartments

378 S Main StNew Britain, CT 06051
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20-30 Peck St
1 Bedroom Apartments

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20-30 Peck StNew Britain, CT 06051
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Kensington, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Franklin House in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood priced from $975. Columbus Commons in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,161. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$975
Columbus Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,161
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.18 price per square foot 20 Carlson St Model at 20 Carlson St, Unit 3 in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 186 Glen St Model at 186 Glen St, Unit 2nd Floor starting at $1,700 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield 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.
20 Carlson St, Unit 320 Carlson St3BR,1BA$1.18
186 Glen St, Unit 2nd Floor186 Glen St3BR,1BA$1.46
22 Carlson St, Unit #322 Carlson St2BR,1BA$1.34
Evergreen Town House ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.82
10 Smith St, Unit 310 Smith St2BR,1BA$1.61
Franklin House2 BR2BR,1BA$1.56
Candlewood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.88
The Ellis BlockOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Columbus Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.59
Rao Building1 Bedroom/ I Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.54

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Getting Around Kensington, CT

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41 / 100

Car-Dependent

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31 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at The BRIT listed at $1,384.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $975 at Franklin House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $1,300 at Franklin House.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Millyard at Meadow Commons and starts from $3,275.

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