
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (503 Rentals)


353 Berkeley Park Blvd

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

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The U at California

2025 Francisco St.

1401 Liberty St

1920 Francisco LLC

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Bosco

BUSD Workforce Housing

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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit

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5235 Panama Ave, Unit 5235

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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit
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1828 Walnut St

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1530 University Ave, Unit 1530

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

511 Pomona Avenue

1316 Cedar Street, Unit B

5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw

2015 Hearst Ave, Unit 4

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1072 Keeler Ave, Unit SI ID1364156P

1114 Grizzly Peak Blvd
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535 Pierce St, Unit 5109

1708 Euclid Ave

1305 Delaware St

5534 Jefferson Ave

177 22nd St

5313 Ridgeview Cir

2950 Stanton St

3521 Center Ave

1849 Shattuck Ave.

1717 La Loma Ave
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1734 Lincoln St

2507 Baywood Way

5685 Jordan Ave

2438 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1759 Spruce St

Bridgewater

Gateview at Albany Hill Condos

1738 Spruce St

6500 Central

5307-5309 Columbia
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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 | $2,450 | $1,600 | $3,734 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,559 | $950 | $3,900 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $2,158 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,414 | $612 | $5,995 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,399 | $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 $3,800. Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,066 square feet and currently listed start at $3,600. 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 | $3,800 |
| Metro 510 | 2A.2 | 1,066 Sq Ft | $3,600 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 856 Sq Ft | $2,400 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 850 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 850 Sq Ft | $3,650 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan A | 841 Sq Ft | $2,515 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | 800 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 2BR 1BA | 775 Sq Ft | $2,158 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 750 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 732 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 16, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 2BR 1BA Model starting from $2,158 at BUSD Workforce Housing in the University Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 2 Bedroom is the B1 Model at Hillside Village starting at $2,170 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $3,568. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 2BR 1BA | $2,158 |
| Hillside Village | B1 | $2,170 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan B | $2,290 |
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,295 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,495 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | $2,500 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | $2,500 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 2 bedroom | $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 BUSD Workforce Housing listed at $2,158.
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $3,568.
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 $3,800 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 866 sq ft.
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