
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (53 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Kensington that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Metro 510

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1122U

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Hillside Village

University Park

Civic Plaza Apartments

The U at California

2025 Francisco St.

Collab@Oxford

Jones Berkeley
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BUSD Workforce Housing

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5819 Bayview Ave, Unit In law unit

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1828 Walnut St

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1910 Virginia St, Unit A

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2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342

555 Pierce St, Unit 226

1825 Berkeley Way, Unit B

5819 Bayview Ave, Unit Inlaw
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2665-2665 Shasta Rd, Unit 3

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2126

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1698 University Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID2124

1104 Woodside Rd

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1072 Keeler Ave

1702 Walnut St

1550 Beverly Pl

1316 Russell St

1682 Oxford St
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1534 Arch St

2451 Le Conte Ave

Donal Park Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1213 San Pablo Ave

Acton Courtyard

1951 Chestnut St

The Parc at 1300

1818 Walnut St

Hopkins Park Apartments
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1650 Oxford St

1588 Henry St

1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Sterling Jefferson

1786 Spruce St

Chestnut Apartments

1921 Francisco St

California Walk

The Delaware Apartments

1136 Hearst Ave
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Kensington, CA Local Guide

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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Pet Friendliest Kensington Apartments for Rent
The Kensington Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is 1122U in the Southwest Berkeley neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 3.8 of 4. BUSD Workforce Housing in the Northwest Berkeley neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.2 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1122U | 3.8/4 | Southwest Berkeley | $2,410 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 3.2/4 | Northwest Berkeley | $1,798 |
| Hillside Village | 3/4 | North Berkeley | $2,020 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Kensington , CA and nearby
The lowest priced Kensington apartment at a property that allows pets is the 3X2 3 Beds Model at Collab@Oxford in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $612. The second cheapest Kensington Pet Friendly apartment is the Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... Model at Helios, which is a 1 Bed starting at $950 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Kensington apartments.
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | $612 |
| Helios | Helios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027... | $950 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | $1,798 |
| Bosco | Unit 304 | $1,808 |
| Hillside Village | B1 | $2,020 |
| University Park | S1 | $2,100 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | $2,795 |
| 1122U | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath A | $3,021 |
| Jones Berkeley | A4 | $3,791 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Kensington is at Collab@Oxford listed at $612.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Kensington is $3,261.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,834 square feet unit starting from $2,410 at 1122U.
What is the average size for Kensington Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Kensington is currently at 619 sq ft.
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