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57 Edgecroft Rd
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57 Edgecroft Rd

57 Edgecroft RdKensington, CA 94707
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Hillside Village
$3,250 - $3,900
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$2,020 - $6,900
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1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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property at 555 Pierce St

$1,600

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$1,600
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555 Pierce St, Unit #1134

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
property at 2117 Delaware St

$2,200

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2117 Delaware St, Unit A

2117 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94709

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property at 1315 Spruce St

$2,450

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1315 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 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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1525 Spruce St
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1525 Spruce St

1525 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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504 Curtis St
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504 Curtis St

504 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94706
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1640 Euclid Ave
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1640 Euclid Ave

1640 Euclid AveBerkeley, 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 1176 University in the University Village neighborhood and is 1,000 square feet priced from $1,895. Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 847 square feet and currently listed start at $2,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1176 University1BR/1.0BA1,000 Sq Ft$1,895
Metro 5101A847 Sq Ft$2,875
Jones BerkeleyA1.1757 Sq Ft$3,963
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
University ParkA1650 Sq Ft$2,550
Hillside VillageA2582 Sq Ft$3,900
MB Apartments1 bedrooms575 Sq Ft$1,850
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA511 Sq Ft$2,045
The Parc at 1300The Garden500 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 07, 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 1 bedrooms Model at MB Apartments starting at $1,850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,664. 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
MB Apartments1 bedrooms$1,850
1176 University1BR/1.0BA$1,895
1920 Francisco LLC1BR/1.0BA$1,995
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,045
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,295
University ParkA1$2,550
Metro 5101A$2,875

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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 $2,664.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $1,895 at 1176 University.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 716 sq ft.

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