Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT from $600 (7 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
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20-30 Peck St

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. Cardinal Hill in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Franklin House1 BR1BR,1BA$975
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$1,350
Columbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,358

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CT and Nearby

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.39 price per square foot 121 Bassett St Model at 121 Bassett St, Unit 2 in the in the New Britain Newington Wethersfield neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 78 Rhodes St Model at 78 Rhodes St, Unit 3 starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 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.
121 Bassett St, Unit 2121 Bassett St3BR,1BA$1.39
78 Rhodes St, Unit 378 Rhodes St3BR,1BA$1.35
Columbus Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Main Place ApartmentsLarge two bedroom2BR,1BA$1.78
Franklin House2 BR2BR,1BA$1.56
Candlewood Apartments2B/1B2BR,1BA$1.88
The Ellis BlockOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.05
45 Park Pl, Unit Walnut Hill45 Park Pl1BR,1BA$1.88
Rao Building1 Bedroom/ I Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Cardinal Hill1B/1B Deck1BR,1BA$2.55

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Getting Around Kensington, CT

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

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 Rao Building and starts from $2,225.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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