
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (500 Rentals)


57 Edgecroft Rd

The Village at Town Center

Metro 510

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1122U

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Hillside Village

University Park

1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

The U at California
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1729 Arch Street

2025 Francisco St.

Collab@Oxford

1401 Liberty St

1920 Francisco LLC

1650 Oxford St

Jones Berkeley

Helios

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1622 Milvia St

1610 Milvia Street

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1822 Francisco St, Unit 5

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928 Adams St, Unit # 4

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3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A

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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

555 Pierce St, Unit 1410
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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw

5534 Jefferson Ave

2665 Virginia St

1072 Keeler Ave

827 S 33rd St

5312 Ridgeview Cir

2950 Stanton St

1155 Francisco St

2712 Cutting Blvd

1021 Keith Ave
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716 Gateview Ave

545 Pierce St

1438 Alcatraz Ave

933 University Ave

2747 San Pablo Ave

2507 Baywood Way

1423 Walnut St

1525 Ada St

2438 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2337 Fifth St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,374 | $1,050 | $3,737 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $950 | $4,041 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,380 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,554 | $874 | $6,900 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,904 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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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. Cerrito Vista in the Midtown neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,104 square feet and currently listed start at $3,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 1,280 Sq Ft | $3,717 |
| Cerrito Vista | 2BD, 2BTH B | 1,104 Sq Ft | $3,325 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Cobblestone | 1,075 Sq Ft | $3,200 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 856 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
| University Park | B3 | 850 Sq Ft | $3,799 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 850 Sq Ft | $3,850 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 841 Sq Ft | $2,515 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 810 Sq Ft | $1,618 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 31, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model starting from $1,618 at Acton Courtyard in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 2 Bedroom is the B3 Model at Hillside Village starting at $2,200 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $3,380. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,618 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | $2,200 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan B | $2,290 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $2,500 |
| 1622 Milvia St | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | $2,700 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | $2,795 |
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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 Acton Courtyard listed at $1,618.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $3,380.
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 871 sq ft.
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