
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (502 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

1729 Arch Street
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2025 Francisco St.

The U at California

Collab@Oxford

1401 Liberty St

1650 Oxford St

Jones Berkeley

Helios

Cerrito Vista

2125 Hearst Ave

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Bosco

1622 Milvia St

1610 Milvia Street

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1822 Francisco St

555 Pierce St, Unit 1042, Unit 1042

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1110 Stannage Ave, Unit stannage, Unit stannage

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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1694 Oxford St

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1828 Walnut St

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342, Unit 2342

1708 Euclid Ave, Unit 3

1623 Grant St, Unit 1625B

1729 Elm St

6000 Bayview Ave

6501 Donal Ave

2665 Virginia St

1738 Spruce St

2554 Virginia St

1528 Milvia St
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1072 Keeler Ave

827 S 33rd St

1678 Dwight Way

505 Del Valle Cir

5319 Ridgeview Cir

381 S 37th St

545 Pierce St

1741 Rose St

2306 Spaulding Ave

933 University Ave
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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 | $2,395 | $995 | $3,500 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,685 | $950 | $3,901 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,659 | $949 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $1,000 | $7,300 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,054 | $1,747 | $7,170 |
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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 $4,067. 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 |
| Jones Berkeley | B2.2 | 1,111 Sq Ft | $4,067 |
| Cerrito Vista | 2BR/2.0BA | 918 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson B7 | 900 Sq Ft | $3,459 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 850 Sq Ft | $3,850 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| University Park | B3 | 850 Sq Ft | $3,799 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 841 Sq Ft | $2,515 |
| Helios | 2BR/1.0BA | 820 Sq Ft | $3,800 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 15, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 2X1 Model starting from $949 at Collab@Oxford in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 2 Bedroom is the Concessions Avaialbe! Fully Furnished Deluxe 2 ... Model at Helios starting at $1,800 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $3,659. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | $949 |
| Helios | Concessions Avaialbe! Fully Furnished Deluxe 2 ... | $1,800 |
| Sterling Jefferson | Sterling Jefferson B1 | $2,059 |
| 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 |
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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 Collab@Oxford listed at $949.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $3,659.
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 982 sq ft.
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