1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (439 Rentals)

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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
$3,210 - $3,750
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$1,900 - $7,300
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$1,900 - $7,300
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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Helios
$950 - $3,450
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$851 - $3,701
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$950 - $3,800
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Helios

1698 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1120 Sterling Ave
$2,495
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$2,495 - $8,350
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$2,495 - $8,350
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1120 Sterling Ave

1120 Sterling AveBerkeley, CA 94708
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$1,790 - $1,850

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6501 Donal Ave

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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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1607 Milvia St
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1607 Milvia St

1607 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2421 Hilgard Ave
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2421 Hilgard Ave

2421 Hilgard AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1542 Berkeley Way
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1542 Berkeley Way

1542 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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1427 9th St
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1427 9th St

1427 9th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1550 Oxford St
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1550 Oxford St

1550 Oxford 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 Civic Plaza Apartments in the Del Norte neighborhood and is 674 square feet priced from $2,175. 1650 Oxford St in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 656 square feet and currently listed start at $2,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
1650 Oxford St1 Bed 1 Bath656 Sq Ft$2,595
University ParkA1650 Sq Ft$2,550
Helios1BR/1.0BA648 Sq Ft$3,450
1514 Walnut Street1BR/1.0BA640 Sq Ft$2,600

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 02, 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 $2,658. 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$2,150
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,295
University ParkA1$2,550

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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 $2,658.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 674 square feet unit starting from $2,175 at Civic Plaza Apartments.

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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