Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (1,167 Rentals)

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Hillside Village
$2,156 - $2,581
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17

Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1122U
$2,258 - $6,086
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1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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property at 6792 Snowdon Ave

$5,295

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6792 Snowdon Ave

El CerritoCA94530
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1422 6th St
$3,250
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$3,250
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1422 6th St

1422 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1
$1,900
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1

1677 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94709
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5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B
$2,100
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$2,100
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5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B

5824 Tehama AveRichmond, CA 94804
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2007 Rose St, Unit A
$3,300
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$3,300
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2007 Rose St, Unit A

2007 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2573 Virginia St, Unit B
$4,390
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$4,390
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2573 Virginia St, Unit B

2573 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1826 Walnut St, Unit 1
$3,700
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$3,700
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1826 Walnut St, Unit 1

1826 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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property at 555 Pierce St

$2,800

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$2,800
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555 Pierce St, Unit 942

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
property at 615 Jackson St

$3,600

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615 Jackson St

AlbanyCA94706
property at 1342 Hearst Ave

$2,450 - $2,750

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

Available Sep 1

1342 Hearst Ave

BerkeleyCA94702

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in Kensington, CA?

As of today, August 13, 2026, there are currently 1,167 available Kensington apartments priced from $950 to $15,401, with an average monthly rent of $3,145.

How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?

There are currently 522 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $1,450 to $3,755 with an average price of $2,431.

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 $950 to $3,234 with an average monthly rent of $2,464.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $2,158 to $15,401. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,660.

How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 181 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,748 to $6,330 - averaging $3,440 for the location.

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