1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (446 Rentals)

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57 Edgecroft Rd
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57 Edgecroft Rd

57 Edgecroft RdKensington, CA 94707
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1122U
$3,015 - $3,026
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$2,410 - $6,425
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

1122U

1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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Hillside Village
$3,210 - $3,800
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$1,970 - $7,300
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17

Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2014 Virginia St
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2014 Virginia St

2014 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1514 Walnut St
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1514 Walnut St

1514 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1738 Spruce St
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1738 Spruce St

1738 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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La Cha Farrel
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La Cha Farrel

409 Evelyn AveAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
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411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1320 Josephine St
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1320 Josephine St

1320 Josephine StBerkeley, CA 94703

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Kensington, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at The Village at Town Center in the Midtown neighborhood and is 718 square feet priced from $2,650. Civic Plaza Apartments in the Del Norte neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 674 square feet and currently listed start at $2,175. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Village at Town CenterThe Villa w/Loft718 Sq Ft$2,650
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
University ParkA1650 Sq Ft$2,550
Helios1BR/1.0BA648 Sq Ft$3,450
Cerrito Vista1BR/1.0BA614 Sq Ft$2,475
MB Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath575 Sq Ft$1,850
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA540 Sq Ft$2,095
Sterling JeffersonSterling Jefferson A1535 Sq Ft$2,902
6500 Donal Ave1BR/1.0BA500 Sq Ft$1,850
The Parc at 1300The Garden500 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 17, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the Shared Double Model starting from $950 at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at MB Apartments starting at $1,850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,683. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HeliosShared Double$950
MB Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$1,850
6500 Donal Ave1BR/1.0BA$1,850
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,095
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,295
Cerrito Vista1BR/1.0BA$2,475
University ParkA1$2,550
The Village at Town CenterThe Villa w/Loft$2,650

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at Helios listed at $950.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,683.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 718 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Village at Town Center.

What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 695 sq ft.

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