Kensington

Decatur, GA

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Kensington - Decatur, GA

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This Avondale Estate setting is the perfect place for families

Suburban Affordable Commuter Peaceful

Situated between Avondale Estates and I-285, Kensington is a compact suburb that offers all of the tranquility of Decatur and the surrounding area while still being close to the buzzing city sites and conveniences of Atlanta.

An equal mix of affordable apartments and charming ranch-style homes, Kensington is great for families and anyone that commutes to work due to its proximity to the Perimeter, or I-285. There’s plenty to eat, drink, and see along Covington Hwy, which forms the area’s southern border. Downtown Decatur is just a hop, skip, and a jump to the west, making Kensington a fantastic setting if you want space and nearby entertainment.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $1,054 for a studio, $1,303 for one bedroom, $1,455 for two bedrooms, and $1,778 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,054/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 742 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,303/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,006 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,455/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,190 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,778/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Glenn Creek Nature Preserve
  • Bradley Observatory
  • Wylde Center and Oakhurst Community Garden
  • Forty Oaks Nature Preserve
  • South River Watershed Alliance

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.