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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1122U
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1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1

1677 Arch StBerkeley, 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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411 Stannage Ave
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411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1716 Virginia St
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1716 Virginia St

1716 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94703
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6520 Manila Ave
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6520 Manila Ave

6520 Manila AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1000 Oaks
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1000 Oaks

1685 Solano AveBerkeley, CA 94707
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6000 Bayview Ave
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6000 Bayview Ave

6000 Bayview AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1940 Acton St
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1940 Acton St

1940 Acton StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1522 Oxford St
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1522 Oxford St

1522 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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6117 Fresno Ave
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6117 Fresno Ave

6117 Fresno AveRichmond, CA 94804
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1728 Berkeley Way
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1728 Berkeley Way

1728 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1538 Henry St
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1538 Henry St

1538 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1033 Ranchito Ct
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1033 Ranchito Ct

1033 Ranchito CtEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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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 Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood and is 847 square feet priced from $2,875. Jones Berkeley in the University Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 768 square feet and currently listed start at $3,984. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Metro 5101A847 Sq Ft$2,875
Jones BerkeleyA2768 Sq Ft$3,984
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
MB Apartments1 bedrooms575 Sq Ft$1,850
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA511 Sq Ft$2,095
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA502 Sq Ft$1,798
The Parc at 1300The Garden500 Sq Ft$2,849

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 23, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... Model starting from $950 at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1BR IBA Model at BUSD Workforce Housing starting at $1,798 in the University Village neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,447. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...$950
BUSD Workforce Housing1BR IBA$1,798
MB Apartments1 bedrooms$1,850
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,095
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
1610 Milvia Street1BR/1.0BA$2,650
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,849
Metro 5101A$2,875
Jones BerkeleyA4$3,695

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,447.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 847 square feet unit starting from $2,875 at Metro 510.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 684 sq ft.

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