
3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (184 Rentals)


Metro 510

Panoramic Northside

Hillside Village

1201 Liberty Apartments

1729 Arch Street

1401 Liberty St

2125 Hearst Ave

1650 Oxford St

Bosco
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3424 Yosemite Ave, Unit 3

1538 Arch St, Unit 1542

2575 Virginia St, Unit 1

2480 Virginia St

7323 Waldo Ln

2665-2665 Shasta Rd

2480 Virginia St

933 Jackson St

3251 Santa Clara Ave

708 Solano Ave
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1534 Milvia St

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5307-5309 Columbia

1738 Spruce St

6500 Central

1514 Walnut Street

1613 6th St

1605 Milvia St

6431 Stockton Ave

5823 Alameda Ave
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1307-1309 Bonita Ave

2457-2459 Virginia St

1920 10th St

1734 Spruce St

1604-1606 Delaware St

512 Liberty St

620 Lexington Ave

3406 Santa Clara Ave

3038 Yolo Ave

1528 Oxford St
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1265-1267 Berkeley Way

3230 Belmont Ave

5820 Central Ave

6501 Manila Ave

2520-2522 Hilgard Ave

1437 Oxford St

1550 Walnut St

1818-1923 Berkeley Way

935 Pierce 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 3 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the Midtown neighborhood and is 1,050 square feet priced from $3,250. Bosco in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 687 square feet and currently listed start at $1,476. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 1,050 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| Bosco | Unit 203 | 687 Sq Ft | $1,476 |
| 1650 Oxford St | 3br/1ba | 680 Sq Ft | $3,995 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 3br/2ba | 480 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments
As of January 15, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the Unit 203 Model starting from $1,476 at Bosco in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 3 Bedroom is the 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $2,950 in the Midtown neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $3,905. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Bosco | Unit 203 | $1,476 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | $2,950 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 3br/2ba | $3,595 |
| 1650 Oxford St | 3br/1ba | $3,995 |
| Panoramic Northside | 3S | $5,650 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 3 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Kensington is at Bosco listed at $1,476.
How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $3,905.
What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,050 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at 1201 Liberty Apartments.
What is the average size for Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 1,367 sq ft.
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