
Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (1,119 Rentals)


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3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A

1908 Napa Ave, Unit Cottage

1509 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1509.5

1707 Sacramento St, Unit 1

1923 Curtis St, Unit 1923

1342 Ordway St, Unit A

1826 Walnut St, Unit 1

2022 Virginia St, Unit 7

1722 Walnut St, Unit 8
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5817 Madison Ave

1708 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2109 Cedar St

1217-1219 Virginia St

1325 Hopkins St

1160 Hearst Ave

1569 Arch St

1846 Spruce St

1640 Euclid Ave

1408 Berkeley Way
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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 | $2,262 | $1,100 | $3,125 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,400 | $3,950 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,618 | $1,950 | $5,670 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,935 | $1,475 | $6,785 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,190 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
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Getting Around Kensington, CA
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?
There are currently 118 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $1,100 to $3,125 with an average price of $2,262.
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 $1,400 to $3,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,690.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $1,950 to $5,670. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,618.
How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,475 to $6,785 - averaging $3,935 for the location.
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