369 Colusa Ave
KensingtonCA94707
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938 Kearney St, Unit A
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
2117 Delaware St, Unit B
2117 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94709
1417 Arlington Blvd
El CerritoCA94530
1213 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94706
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$1,632 - $6,2751 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Catalyst
1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
1925 Tenth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
1988 California St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1677 Arch St, Unit 1
1677 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94709
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California Apartments
1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8
1700 Le Roy AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,100
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5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B
5824 Tehama AveRichmond, CA 94804
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$2,100 - $3,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17
University Park
1709 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,156 - $2,581
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Civic Plaza Apartments
10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
1216 Liberty St
El CerritoCA94530
5921 Central Ave
El CerritoCA94530
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$2,258 - $6,086
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1122U
1122 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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5730 Bayview Ave
RichmondCA94804
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$2,283 - $4,696Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,350
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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2
1668 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
6534 Stockton Ave
El CerritoCA94530
1209-1211 Marin Ave
AlbanyCA94706
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Acton Courtyard
1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1301 Gilman St
1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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1403 Carlson Blvd
RichmondCA94804
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411 Stannage Ave
411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
4216 Nevin Ave
RichmondCA94805
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1925 10th St
1925 10th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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Donal Park Apartments
6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2125 Hearst Ave
2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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University Ave Apartments
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
2700 Le Conte Ave
BerkeleyCA94709
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1385 Shattuck Ave
1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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535 Liberty St
535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2119 Hearst Ave
2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1233 S 56th St
1233 S 56th StRichmond, CA 94804
2632 Hillegass Ave
BerkeleyCA94704
3422 Carlson Blvd
El CerritoCA94530
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Cerrito Vista
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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911 Lexington
911 LexingtonEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1526 Arch St
1526 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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2117 Rose St
2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Kensington, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,431 | $1,450 | $3,755 |
| Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $950 | $3,234 |
| Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,667 | $2,158 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,440 | $1,748 | $6,336 |
| Cheap Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $1,568 | $6,275 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $950. Bosco in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Bosco | Unit 403 | 5BR,3BA | $1,608 |
| 1803 Oxford St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,632 |
| Catalyst | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| California Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| 911 Lexington | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of August 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $3.32 price per square foot 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome Model at 1122U in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $6,086. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 5819 Bayview Ave Model at 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit starting at $2,500 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1122U | 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Townhome | 5BR,4BA | $3.32 |
| 5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit | 5819 Bayview Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 2007 Rose St, Unit A | 2007 Rose St | 3BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| 5824 Tehama Ave, Unit B | 5824 Tehama Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at California Apartments listed at $1,900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $950 at Helios.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $2,158 at Catalyst.
What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bosco and starts from $1,808.
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