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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 | $2,191 | $1,305 | $2,650 |
| Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,442 | $950 | $3,660 |
| Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $995 | $5,297 |
| Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,763 | $1,100 | $5,800 |
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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. MB Apartments in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 6500 Donal Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Acton Courtyard | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,056 |
| The U at California | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.81 price per square foot 1231 Gilman St Model at 1231 Gilman St, Unit 1231 in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2A.2 Model at Metro 510 starting at $3,500 with a $3.28 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1231 Gilman St, Unit 1231 | 1231 Gilman St | 3BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| Metro 510 | 2A.2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.28 |
| 1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W | 1622 Oxford St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 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 |
| 257 Cambridge Ave, Unit Cambridge In Law | 257 Cambridge Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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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 $1,305.
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 $1,657 at Helios.
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 $2,189.
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