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


57 Edgecroft Rd

The Village at Town Center

Panoramic Northside

Metro 510

Hillside Village

1201 Liberty Apartments

Civic Plaza Apartments

The U at California

Helios
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1729 Arch Street

1401 Liberty St

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841 Solano Ave

2125 Hearst Ave

1650 Oxford St

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6500 Donal Ave

Bosco

1622 Milvia St
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1822 Francisco St, Unit 5

3421 Belmont Ave, Unit Upper Level 2B1B

836 Adams St, Unit B

1428 7th St, Unit 1428

2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

913 Camelia St

1072 Keeler Ave

6501 Donal Ave

8311 Buckingham Dr

1528 Milvia St
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2111 Vine St

La Cha Farrel

Richmond Fourplex

5307-5309 Columbia

6500 Central

5233-5231 Columbia

1339 Rose St

1738 Spruce St

545 Pierce St

Gateview at Albany Hill Condos
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1613 6th St

King Francisco St.

928 Adams St

632 Stannage Ave

5541 Highland Ave

1635 Scenic Ave

6617 Central Ave

1728 7th St

1011-1013 Delaware 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 | $2,350 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $950 | $3,750 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,290 | $1,900 | $8,359 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,905 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,998 | $2,201 | $7,075 |
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Largest Available Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood and is 1,153 square feet priced from $3,550. 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 $3,947. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 510 | 2B | 1,153 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
| Jones Berkeley | B2.2 | 1,111 Sq Ft | $3,947 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Meridian | 1,025 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 927 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 860 sqft | 860 Sq Ft | $4,876 |
| Hillside Village | B4 | 856 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
| Helios | 2BR/2.0BA | 853 Sq Ft | $4,000 |
| 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 January 15, 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 $3,290. 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 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | $2,250 |
| 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 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 $3,290.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,153 square feet unit starting from $3,550 at Metro 510.
What is the average size for Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,234 sq ft.
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