938 Kearney St, Unit A
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
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1960-1964 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94702
938 Kearney St, Unit A
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
1213 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94706
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1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
938 Kearney St
El CerritoCA94530
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1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1910 Virginia St, Unit A
1910 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8
1700 Le Roy AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1700 Le Roy Ave, Unit 8
1700 Le Roy AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
2415 Virginia St
BerkeleyCA94709
1532 Milvia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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2008 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94704
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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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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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Donal Park Apartments
6500-6501 Donal AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2125 Hearst Ave
2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
1402 Berkeley Way
BerkeleyCA94702
2301 Eighth St
BerkeleyCA94710
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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
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Cerrito Vista
10963 San Pablo AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
3110 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,387 | $1,100 | $3,734 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $950 | $4,155 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,337 | $2,020 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,727 | $612 | $6,900 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,749 | $1,399 | $6,554 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $612. Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $612 |
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1919 Curtis St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Bosco | Unit 304 | 3BR,2BA | $1,808 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Hillside Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,020 |
| 1233 S 56th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA and Nearby
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 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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| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 2 BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Metro 510 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 1233 S 56th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Hillside Terrace | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
| Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
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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 $1,900.
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 $2,020 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 Collab@Oxford and starts from $612.
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