350 Berkeley Park Blvd
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1707 Sacramento St, Unit 1
1707 Sacramento StBerkeley, CA 94702
1569 Arch St
BerkeleyCA94708
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1640 Euclid Ave
BerkeleyCA94709
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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1509 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1509.5
1509 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
2109 Cedar St
BerkeleyCA94709
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RichmondCA94804
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BerkeleyCA94703
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,266 | $1,100 | $3,125 |
| Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,400 | $3,950 |
| Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,612 | $1,950 | $5,670 |
| Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,948 | $1,475 | $6,785 |
| Cheap Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $1,400 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CA is a Studio unit found at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $1,100. Bosco in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,408. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | Double Occupancy Rent By Bed | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Bosco | Unit 401 | 5BR,3BA | $1,408 |
| 1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1725 Oxford St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,950 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,056 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $2,230 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2083 Delaware St Model at 2083 Delaware St in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $2.85 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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| 2083 Delaware St | 2083 Delaware St | 3BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| 3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A | 3340 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 5607 El Dorado Ave | 5607 El Dorado Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
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Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Helios listed at $1,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,850 at MB Apartments.
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 $1,950 at Hillside Village.
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 $1,475.
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