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  • Pet Friendly

Location

282 Barbour St, Hartford, CT 06120, USA|North End
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(844) 336-1255 ext. 7066

Property Overview

Kensington is highly regarded with an 8.3 out of 10 overall rating, showcasing its appeal to renters. The property excels in price, amenities, and location, each receiving a remarkable 9 out of 10, indicating a strong value proposition and quality living experience. Additionally, its trustworthiness rating of 7 out of 10 reflects a commitment to transparency in its management and property description, ensuring prospective renters are well-informed.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Kensington is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Kensington has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Laundry available on site
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

21 bed1 bath$1,600 /mo
12 bed1 bath$1,800 /mo

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Amenities for Kensington

Apartment Amenities

CarpetFreezer
Hardwood Floor

Appliances

Range/OvenRefrigerator

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Availability 24 HoursOn-Site Maintenance
Online Community PortalSpanish Speaking Staff

Other

Online Payments
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units36
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About Kensington

HomeApartments in HartfordNorth End Kensington

Kensington is a Hartford Apartment located at 282 Barbour St. The property features 1 - 2 BR rental units available starting at $1600. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Surface Parking parking and Off-Street Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Kensington is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Kensington has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Kensington
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Kensington stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Kensington goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including availability 24 hours. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Kensington receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Kensington is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Kensington does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Kensington provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Kensington is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Kensington compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

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Rent trends in North End

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 23% higher than 1-bedrooms in North End.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Kensington to be 16% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in North End.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
North End
Hartford
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Hartford
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,200
December 2023$1,200
January 2024$1,200
February 2024$1,262
March 2024$1,239
April 2024$1,296
May 2024$1,318
June 2024$1,265
July 2024$1,255
August 2024$1,288
September 2024$1,303
October 2024$1,299
November 2024$1,293
December 2024$1,271
January 2025$1,282
February 2025$1,295
March 2025$1,300
April 2025$1,290
May 2025$1,288
June 2025$1,300
July 2025$1,300
August 2025$1,300
September 2025$1,345
October 2025$1,363
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in North End
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,150
July 2024$1,200
August 2024$1,200
September 2025$1,300
October 2025$1,300

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Can I afford to live at 282 Barbour St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near Kensington

Fred D. Wish Museum School

350 barbour st

hartford, CT, 6120

PK, K-5Public
C-

S.A.N.D. School

1750 main st

hartford, CT, 6120

PK, K-5Public
C-

Global Communications Academy

85 edwards st

hartford, CT, 6112

K-12Public
C
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Neighborhood

North End | Hartford, CT

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Hartford near 282 Barbour St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 282 Barbour St, Hartford

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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STG Spanish America Grocery Store
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Elmers Market
35 Elmer St
Jr Supermarket 2
224 Capen St
Cash N Carry Wholesale
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