Kensington

Decatur, GA

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Kensington - Decatur, GA Area Guide

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $923 for a studio, $1,262 for one bedroom, $1,371 for two bedrooms, and $1,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 518 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $923/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 705 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,262/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,006 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,371/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,190 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,730/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

50 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.