369 Colusa Ave
KensingtonCA94707
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45 Edgecroft Rd
KensingtonCA94707
1639 Josephine St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1694 Oxford St
1694 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
1960-1964 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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$1,395
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1600 Edith St, Unit A, Unit A
1600 Edith StBerkeley, CA 94703
1611 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
237 Colusa Ave
El CerritoCA94530
525 Jackson St, Unit A, Unit A
525 Jackson St
AlbanyCA94706
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1925 Tenth St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$1,780 - $7,4161 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 1
1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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6500 Donal Ave
6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
6501 Donal Ave
El CerritoCA94530
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
1402 Berkeley Way
BerkeleyCA94702
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$1,970 - $7,300
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
733 Balra Dr
El CerritoCA94530
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1822 Francisco St
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
1532 Milvia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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$2,150
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6021 El Dorado St, Unit NA, Unit NA
6021 El Dorado StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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$2,170 - $3,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Civic Plaza Apartments
10944 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
5921 Central Ave
El CerritoCA94530
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$2,291 - $4,775Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 15
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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$2,350
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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2
1668 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
2008 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94704
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1176 University
1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1385 Shattuck Ave
1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
1934 Stuart St
BerkeleyCA94703
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Acton Courtyard
1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Olsen Donald Apartments
771 San Diego RdBerkeley, CA 94707
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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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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
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2119 Hearst Ave
2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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535 Liberty St
535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
1816 Carleton St
BerkeleyCA94703
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Cerrito Vista
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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La Cha Farrel
409 Evelyn AveAlbany, CA 94706
827 S 33rd St
RichmondCA94804
161 Marina Lakes Dr
RichmondCA94804
1678 Dwight Way
BerkeleyCA94703
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Margaret Hall
1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,379 | $1,200 | $3,865 |
| Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $950 | $3,947 |
| Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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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. 1385 Shattuck Ave in the Central Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Shared Double | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,618 |
| Bosco | Unit 301 | 6BR,3BA | $1,688 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Cerrito Vista | 0BD, 1BTH LIVE/WORK | Studio,1BA | $2,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.95 price per square foot 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1694 Oxford St Model at 1694 Oxford St starting at $1,200 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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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| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 1694 Oxford St | 1694 Oxford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| 1600 Edith St, Unit A | 1600 Edith St | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Galleria | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| La Cha Farrel | studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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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 1920 Francisco LLC listed at $1,795.
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 $1,618 at Acton Courtyard.
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 $1,748.
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