
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (485 Rentals)


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The Village at Town Center

Metro 510

Panoramic Northside

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Hillside Village

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The U at California

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1729 Arch Street

2025 Francisco St.

1401 Liberty St

Jones Berkeley

2125 Hearst Ave

1650 Oxford St

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1622 Milvia St

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836 Adams St, Unit B

1538 Arch St

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1923 Curtis St, Unit 1927

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1342 Ordway St, Unit A

2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

1072 Keeler Ave

615 Lexington Ave

1800 Sixth St

1822 Francisco St

1528 Milvia St
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2111 Vine St

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Richmond Fourplex

5307-5309 Columbia

6500 Central

5233-5231 Columbia

1339 Rose St

1738 Spruce St

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928 Adams St

632 Stannage Ave

5541 Highland Ave

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1635 Scenic Ave

6617 Central Ave

1728 7th St
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Kensington, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,427 | $950 | $3,115 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $950 | $3,750 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,857 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $1,740 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,747 | $6,332 |
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Largest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Bosco in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood and is 1,280 square feet priced from $3,717. Jones Berkeley in the University Village neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,111 square feet and currently listed start at $4,017. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 1,280 Sq Ft | $3,717 | |
| Jones Berkeley | B2.2 | 1,111 Sq Ft | $4,017 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Colony | 962 Sq Ft | $2,790 |
| Hillside Village | B4 | 856 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| University Park | B3 | 850 Sq Ft | $3,799 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of March 01, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the B3 Model starting from $1,900 at Hillside Village in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Acton Courtyard starting at $2,056 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $3,312. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Village | B3 | $1,900 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,056 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan B | $2,290 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $2,500 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Colony | $2,790 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 2 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Kensington is at Hillside Village listed at $1,900.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $3,312.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,280 square feet unit starting from $3,717 at Bosco.
What is the average size for Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,260 sq ft.
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