
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of Mount Pleasant, SC from $1,500 (5 Rentals)
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Sweetgrass Landing

The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments

Restore at Carolina Park

Sage at 1240
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Kensington, Mount Pleasant, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $3,158 | $1,559 | $5,344 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,609 | $1,589 | $4,681 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,317 | $2,123 | $6,312 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,553 | $2,725 | $8,378 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kensington area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at Sage at 1240 priced from $1,559. Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,833. Here are the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sage at 1240 | Sweetgrass | Studio,1BA | $1,559 |
Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,833 |
The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, SC
As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.88 price per square foot C2 Model at The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments in the in the Kensington neighborhood starting from $3,628. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the The Marion Model at Restore at Carolina Park starting at $2,025 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Kensington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Grove at Carolina Park Apartments | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.88 |
Restore at Carolina Park | The Marion | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Sweetgrass Landing | Azalea 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Legacy Mount Pleasant Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
Sage at 1240 | Sweetgrass | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,589 at Sage at 1240.
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 $2,123 at Sage at 1240.
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