Nestled on the Great Neck Peninsula of Long Island, apartments for rent in Kensington offer a peaceful setting with historic architecture. This small village, named after London's Kensington Gardens, features distinctive entrance gates modeled after its namesake and was incorporated in 1921. The quarter-square-mile community has approximately 1,200 residents and consistently receives high marks for safety from various reporting agencies.
Kensington apartments provide access to community amenities, including a waterfront park with a beach along Manhasset Bay, tennis courts, and boat docks. The village falls within the Great Neck School District. While the village maintains strictly residential zoning, residents can find shops and restaurants in nearby Great Neck. The Long Island Rail Road offers transportation options for commutes to Manhattan.
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