1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (443 Rentals)

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57 Edgecroft Rd
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57 Edgecroft Rd

57 Edgecroft RdKensington, CA 94707

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1846 Spruce St

BerkeleyCA94709
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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 Street
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1514 Walnut Street

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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1448 Lawrence St
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1448 Lawrence St

1448 Lawrence StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1512 Grant St
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1512 Grant St

1512 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1920 10th St
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1920 10th St

1920 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1734 Spruce St
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1734 Spruce St

1734 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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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 710 square feet . Cerrito Vista Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 678 square feet and currently listed start at $2,475. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Village at Town CenterThe Siena710 Sq FtCall for Rates
Cerrito Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA678 Sq Ft$2,475
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
University ParkA1650 Sq Ft$2,550
Helios1BR/1.0BA648 Sq Ft$3,450
1514 Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA640 Sq Ft$2,800

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 15, 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 $2,703. 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
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,295
The Village at Town CenterThe Siena$2,420
Cerrito Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,475
University ParkA1$2,550
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,590

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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 $2,703.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 710 square feet unit 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 667 sq ft.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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