
Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (1,172 Rentals)


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1650 Oxford St

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1803 Oxford St

1622 Milvia St

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1822 Francisco St

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6401 Fairmount Ave

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1110 Stannage Ave, Unit stannage, Unit stannage

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1810 Francisco St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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6021 El Dorado St, Unit NA, Unit NA

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1600 Edith St, Unit A, Unit A

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1720 Cedar St, Unit CedarB, Unit CedarB

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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit, Unit In law unit

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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1694 Oxford St
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2573 Virginia St

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342, Unit 2342

237 Colusa Ave

733 Balra Dr

10300 San Pablo Ave, Unit 202, Unit 202

525 Jackson St, Unit A, Unit A

555 Pierce St, Unit 1042, Unit 1042

1301 Bonita Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

1041 Cragmont Ave
Kensington, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $1,050 | $3,865 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $1,575 | $3,971 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,569 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?
There are currently 520 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $1,050 to $3,865 with an average price of $2,375.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kensington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kensington ranges from $1,575 to $3,971 with an average monthly rent of $2,564.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $674 to $10,896. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,431.
How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 179 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $924 to $12,667 - averaging $3,569 for the location.
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