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The Kensington

665 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
(240 Reviews)
$3,452 - $10,129/mo
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Studio

Style 16

Studio, 1 Bath | 763 sq. ft.

$3,578 - $7,509

2 Available Units

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Style 9

Studio, 1 Bath | 651 sq. ft.

$3,452 - $6,356

1 Available Unit

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Style 1

Studio, 1 Bath | 553 sq. ft.

$3,503 - $5,765

1 Available Unit

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Style 5

Studio, 1 Bath | 587 sq. ft.

$3,512 - $6,501

1 Available Unit

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Style 27

Studio, 1 Bath | 940 sq. ft.

$3,822 - $7,097

1 Available Unit

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Style 4

Studio, 1 Bath | 583 sq. ft.

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Style 26

Studio, 1 Bath | 853 sq. ft.

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Style 18

Studio, 1 Bath | 781 sq. ft.

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Style 13

Studio, 1 Bath | 723 sq. ft.

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Style 3

Studio, 1 Bath | 583 sq. ft.

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Style 11

Studio, 1 Bath | 691 sq. ft.

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Style 25

Studio, 1 Bath | 849 sq. ft.

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1 Bedroom

Style 20

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 785 sq. ft.

$3,609 - $6,937

3 Available Units

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Style 24

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 843 sq. ft.

$4,230 - $7,294

2 Available Units

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Style 21 Den

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 822 sq. ft.

$4,495 - $9,216

2 Available Units

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Style 2

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 578 sq. ft.

$3,552 - $7,143

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Style 12

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 717 sq. ft.

$3,715 - $7,477

1 Available Unit

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Style 22

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 825 sq. ft.

$3,994 - $8,637

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Style 27

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 940 sq. ft.

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Style 21

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 822 sq. ft.

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Style 26

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 853 sq. ft.

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Style 9

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 651 sq. ft.

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Style 18

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 781 sq. ft.

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Style 7

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 648 sq. ft.

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Style 19

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 781 sq. ft.

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Style 23

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 831 sq. ft.

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Style 8

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 648 sq. ft.

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Style 17 Den

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 767 sq. ft.

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Style 11

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 691 sq. ft.

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Style 23 Den

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 831 sq. ft.

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Style 16

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 763 sq. ft.

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Style 13

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 723 sq. ft.

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Style 15

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 740 sq. ft.

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Style 14

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 740 sq. ft.

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Style 3

1 Bed, 1 Bath | 583 sq. ft.

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2 Bedrooms

Style 30

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,076 sq. ft.

$5,030 - $10,129

2 Available Units

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Style 32

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,089 sq. ft.

$4,565 - $9,876

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Style 35

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,119 sq. ft.

$5,194 - $10,079

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Style 38

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,294 sq. ft.

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Style 29

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,073 sq. ft.

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Style 39

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,558 sq. ft.

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Style 31

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,077 sq. ft.

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Style 28

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 970 sq. ft.

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Style 34

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,119 sq. ft.

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Style 33

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,105 sq. ft.

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Style 36

2 Beds, 2 Baths | 1,121 sq. ft.

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Community epIQ Grade

C+
C+

Renter Ratings

A+

Review Ratings

Noise

4.6

Grounds

4.9

Safety

4.9

Office Staff

4.7

Maintenance

5.0

Neighborhood

5.0

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B-

Number of reviews in the past 365 days

7

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The Kensington Reviews

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anonymous

Resident ā€¢ 2019 - 2024

3/2/2024

Overall positive

Prices are really too high for studios. Studios are nicely designed but small. The appliances are getting old but they are lucky to have a top-notch maintenance team. They take care of everything. A few years ago, they had better office staff and better tenantsā€¦Ā See More >
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    BostonRenter123

    Resident ā€¢ 2024

    2/20/2024

    Great Leasing Experience

    Great leasing experience with Morgan Kenny and the team! Very knowledgeable and professional from the beginning. I originally called 10 minutes before the office closed on Friday and Morgan stayed late to ensure I got through the apartment. Easy move in experience as well.

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      Ramsey_H402

      Resident ā€¢ 2018 - 2024

      2/14/2024

      I love it here. I've lived here for 6 years, and nothing compares in the downtown Boston area. Everyone from the concierge, to maintenance, to management crushes it. Special shoutout to Vanessa on the leasing team who always goes above and beyond. Ask for herā€¦Ā See More >
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        Matt_D304

        Resident ā€¢ 2022 - 2023

        2/3/2024

        Live Here!

        You should live at the Kensington! I have no reservations in recommending this building. Vanessa helped me with my application, gave me a virtual tour, and then welcomed me on move in. She even left some welcome toys and treats for my cats! I can'tā€¦Ā See More >
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          Matthew_D738

          Resident ā€¢ 2023

          12/29/2023

          Amazing Building

          The Kensington is a great building! The staff is truly spectacular. My leasing agent Allie found me the perfect unit even though I was traveling at the time, the maintenance team responds to all issues immediately, and the leasing office throws fun events that haveā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2022 - 2023

            5/6/2023

            AMAZING!!!

            There is no better place in Boston than The Kensington!!!! Easily the best living experience Iā€™ve ever had! If my husband and I hadnā€™t moved, we would forever stay at The Kensington! The leasing office is so responsive! There are so much activities! I absolutelyā€¦Ā See More >
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              wongx352@gmail.com

              Resident ā€¢ 2017 - 2023

              3/9/2023

              Well-Managed Building in Heart of Boston

              Lived here for 5 years - staff became like family, pool in the summer was a very friendly social scene and made some great friends in a city I was brand new to. Esplanade, Boston commons and Chinatown nearby made it an awesome central locationā€¦Ā See More >
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                ahmadmalluh

                Resident ā€¢ 2022

                12/2/2022

                Amazing experience !

                I have consistently experienced the best residential support services with The Kensington. The staff are friendly and helpful. Anytime I have submitted a maintenance request I have received a prompt response. They have thoroughly ensured that I have an optimal living environment. I intend toā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2022

                  11/12/2022

                  A Perfect Place to Call Home

                  Love the Kensington! Having lived here for almost three years, I can confidently say that it's been an amazing experience thus far. From the leasing team to the concierge and maintenance staff, everyone is extremely kind, hardworking, and helpful. The location of the property isā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2022

                    11/9/2022

                    Would recommend

                    I moved here in 2020 to come to law school with my dog and the community here is great! The staff and maintenance are amazing. Location and amenities are great! Would recommend to anyone looking for apartments in the city!

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                      ekinalper4@gmail.com

                      Resident ā€¢ 2022

                      7/22/2022

                      Great staff

                      I am moving in soon and the leasing office and staff are always very helpful and kind :) It is a great residence with great amenities and great events for the residents. Very excited to join The Kensington community!

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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2021 - 2022

                        6/24/2022

                        Amazing location and building! The concierge and maintenance staff are especially great, always super friendly and prompt. The units are up to date, and the building is always very clean. Love that itā€™s pet friendly!ā€¦Ā See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2022

                          5/21/2022

                          The team at Kensington is amazing and the location is great. An amazing perk is that the team offers complimentary in-apartment cat check-ins when I need to be away a couple days for work, which has been a lifesaver. Thank you Kensington team!

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                            anonymous

                            Resident ā€¢ 2021

                            11/4/2021

                            Beware! Leasing office/management team have not been helpful with basic resident requests after moving in. Additionally, the residential management team has been inconsistent in enforcing policies. Concierges and maintenance team are top-notch. Would like to see more events where residents can connect over a funā€¦Ā See More >
                              Manager

                              11/6/2021

                              The Kensington
                              Hi there, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at The Kensington. 100% satisfaction is our goal, so we hope you will consider contacting our office directly for us to learn more. Additionally, we hope you are able to attend our upcoming Fall Fest next week to connect with more residents! Again, we appreciate your feedback and look forward to improving your apartment living experience with us.
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

                              10/31/2021

                              We love living at the Kensington. It is a very convenient location for our work, which is what initially brought us to the area. The staff are very friendly and they make an effort to host multiple events per month, offering food, drinks, live music,ā€¦Ā See More >
                                Manager

                                11/2/2021

                                The Kensington
                                Anonymous, we strive for 100% satisfaction, and it is great to see you had such a positive experience at The Kensington. If you ever need anything else from us, please feel free to give us a call or stop by. Have an awesome day!
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                                anonymous

                                Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                10/29/2021

                                I love living here. Its quiet, staff are friendly and helpful, and we get frequent community updates on whats going on in the building, whether it be upcoming events or maintenance in the building. Were also close to Boston Common, the T, movie theaters andā€¦Ā See More >
                                  Manager

                                  11/2/2021

                                  The Kensington
                                  Anonymous, thank you so much for providing us with feedback on your experience here! We really appreciate your positive review. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                  10/29/2021

                                  If you can afford it, it doesn't get any better than the Kensington. The management is the best and the building is quiet, well maintained and luxurious. It's super pet friendly and there are numerous building events and activities. I love being right by theā€¦Ā See More >
                                    Manager

                                    11/2/2021

                                    The Kensington
                                    Hi Anonymous, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Kensington! If you have any further questions, please give us a call. We're always happy to help!
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                                    baxe022

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                    10/29/2021

                                    The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful during the move in process, which was especially important because I was moving from out of state. The concierge workers are very friendly and the maintenance staff is way more responsive than at any other apartment I've livedā€¦Ā See More >
                                      Manager

                                      11/2/2021

                                      The Kensington
                                      Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

                                      10/26/2021

                                      The building and its team are top tier! We moved here in the middle of COVID and theyā€™ve been incredibly thoughtful and proactive with their protocols while also allowing us to enjoy resident amenities whenever possible. The staff is particularly unbeatable, incredibly friendly, and accommodating.ā€¦Ā See More >
                                        Manager

                                        10/27/2021

                                        The Kensington
                                        Anonymous, thank you so much for providing us with feedback on your experience here! We really appreciate your positive review . We hope to see you soon!
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

                                        10/18/2021

                                        The Kensington is an awesome building. The facilities are beautiful and perfectly kept (great gym, pool, 6th floor deck and bbq area, even commercial grade washers and a doggie bath and indoor run) and the staff are top notch. It feels like a community withā€¦Ā See More >
                                          Manager

                                          10/22/2021

                                          The Kensington
                                          Thank you for taking a moment to leave this detailed review. We appreciate you sharing your living experience with others and are happy to know you enjoy living at The Kensington!
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                                          anonymous

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                          10/13/2021

                                          The Kensington is great! Great location. Great amenities. Great team. They really care about the residents here and are constantly making changes and hosting small events here and there all for the residents.

                                            Manager

                                            10/19/2021

                                            The Kensington
                                            Anonymous, thank you so much for providing us with feedback on your experience here! We really appreciate your positive review. We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Kensington
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                                            levinemi

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2019 - 2021

                                            10/11/2021

                                            I've loved living at the Kensington for the past 2.5 years! The staff are awesome - all the concierges are so nice and friendly, and the cleaning and maintenance teams are wonderful and do such a great job keeping the building clean and running well.ā€¦Ā See More >
                                              Manager

                                              10/13/2021

                                              The Kensington
                                              Levinemi, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Kensington!
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2020 - 2021

                                              10/11/2021

                                              The concierge, maintenance, and management teams are consistently kind and helpful ā€” they remember your name, your apt number, your pet, etc. When you have maintenance issue, you submit a request through the app, and the maintenance crew comes within 24 hours and solved theā€¦Ā See More >
                                                Manager

                                                10/13/2021

                                                The Kensington
                                                Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                                10/10/2021

                                                Very nice, the staff is great, rooms are well kept up and quiet. Residents aren't super social but the common areas are nice for guests and small groups. Only downside is the price, feels expensive for Boston.ā€¦Ā See More >
                                                  Manager

                                                  10/13/2021

                                                  The Kensington
                                                  Anonymous, thank you for the high star rating! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2021

                                                  10/7/2021

                                                  I have had an overwhelmingly positive experience in my time living here. The location could not be better for public transit, dining, and public park access and the team here is always prompt and extremely helpful with any minor concerns or suggestions for improvement.

                                                    Manager

                                                    10/8/2021

                                                    The Kensington
                                                    Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a great day!

                                                    Features & Amenities

                                                    Laundry
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
                                                    Parking
                                                    • Covered Parking
                                                    • Garage
                                                    Pets
                                                    • Cats Allowed
                                                      Size: Huge,Large,Medium,Small,Tiny. Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Size: Huge,Large,Medium,Small,Tiny. Restrictions: Contact Leasing Office for list of Breed Restrictions. . Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    • 24-Hour Management Availability
                                                    • Away from Home Services
                                                    • Bike Storage
                                                    • Bilingual
                                                    • Business Center
                                                    • Car Charging Stations
                                                    • Clubhouse
                                                    • Coffee Bar
                                                    • Complimentary Printing Service
                                                    • Concierge
                                                    • Conference Room
                                                    • Disability Access
                                                    • Door Attendant
                                                    • Elevator
                                                    • Energy Star Certified
                                                    • Fitness Center
                                                    • Fitness Classes
                                                    • Gaming Station
                                                    • Gated Access
                                                    • Group Exercise Classes
                                                    • Guest Room
                                                    • High-Speed Internet
                                                    • Monthly Resident Events
                                                    • Night Patrol
                                                    • Non-profit room
                                                    • On-Site ATM
                                                    • On-Site Maintenance
                                                    • On-Site Management
                                                    • On-site Retail
                                                    • Package Receiving Service
                                                    • Pet Groom Room
                                                    • Pet Stations
                                                    • Pool
                                                    • Public Transportation
                                                    • Quiet Room
                                                    • Recycling Program
                                                    • Short Term Lease Available
                                                    • Smoke Free
                                                    • Storage Space
                                                    • Sundeck
                                                    • Vending Machine
                                                    • Wi-Fi Access
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                                                    Leasing

                                                    The Kensington, the nation's #1 rated community for resident satisfaction 7 years in a row*, features upscale apartment homes, over 28k square feet of high-end amenities, and an unbeatable downtown Boston location - that's what life at The Kensington is all about. From the moment you walk in to The Kensington, you'll know this is a special place. Every detail and finish, from the lobby to the individual units, reflects a contemporary sense of style. Head up a few floors to enjoy breathtaking views of our dynamic city. Or experience our impressive array of amenities, including a sun deck with pool, fitness center, pet spa and much more.The Kensington now features a new retailer, Jaho Coffee and Tea, on the first floor of the building. And living here is a responsible choice. No need to own a car, as you'll be within easy walking distance of most everything you need (including available Zipcars located in the garage). Furthermore, we designed and built The Kensington following environmentally friendly practices, and all our units boast the latest green features. The Kensington is a LEED Gold Certifed apartment community. Make The Kensington your next move. For more details, call us at . *as declared by ORA Power Rankings and J Turner
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                                                    Office Hours

                                                    • Sunday: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Monday - Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Thursday: 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
                                                    • Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
                                                    • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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                                                    Based on 240 number of votes by renters, The Kensington is currently rated 4.7 out of 5 stars.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 4.9/5 stars in our renters grounds survey, which is considered excellent. The grounds are well kept and beautiful.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 5/5 stars in our renters maintenance survey, which is considered excellent. The maintenance team is very responsive and effective in addressing issues.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 4.6/5 stars in our renters noise survey, which is considered excellent. The noise level is consistently low and does not cause any disturbances.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 4.9/5 stars in our renters safety survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is very secure and safe, with no major safety concerns.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 5/5 stars in our renters neighborhood survey, which is considered excellent. The complex is located in a very desirable and safe neighborhood with convenient access to local attractions and services.
                                                    The Kensington is rated 4.7/5 stars in our renters staff survey, which is considered excellent. The staff is extremely helpful and responsive to resident needs.
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                                                    Cats Allowed
                                                    Size: Huge,Large,Medium,Small,Tiny
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
                                                    Dogs Allowed
                                                    Size: Huge,Large,Medium,Small,Tiny
                                                    Restrictions: Contact Leasing Office for list of Breed Restrictions.
                                                    Pet Limit: 2
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                                                    The Kensington is a 553 - 1,558 sq. ft. apartment in Boston in zip code 02111. This community has a 1 - 2 Beds, 1 - 2 Baths, and is for rent for $3,452 - $10,129. Nearby cities include Roxbury Crossing, Roxbury, South Boston, Brookline, and Charlestown.

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