
Studio Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (526 Rentals)


265 Amherst Ave

The Village at Town Center

Metro 510

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1122U

University Park

The U at California

1920 Francisco LLC

Jones Berkeley

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1325 Sacramento St, Unit SI FL1-ID1520529P

1639 Josephine St

1925 Tenth St

1960-1964 San Pablo Ave

2008 Shattuck Ave.

1816 Carleton St

1811 Delaware St

2534-2538 Virginia St
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1655 Hopkins St

1708 Lexington Ave

La Cha Farrel

2119 Hearst Ave

856 Balra Dr

1910 9th St

633 Kearney St

1521 M.L. King, Jr. Way

1647 7th St
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3442 Santa Clara Ave

1721-1723 Elm St

1340-1344 Berkeley Way

1916-1920 Curtis St

1329-1333 Milvia St

1612 Walnut St

1415 7th St

1509 Virginia St

1209-1211 Hearst Ave

1329 Henry St
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1611 Delaware St

1444-1446 Kains Ave

1134 Fresno Ave

728 Adams St

1135-1139 Addison St

401 Cornell Ave

1426 Martin Luther King Jr Way

2015-2017 Cedar St

1604 Josephine St

1161 Hearst Ave
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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 | $2,379 | $1,200 | $3,865 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,522 | $950 | $3,947 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $674 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,586 | $924 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,577 | $1,788 | $6,554 |
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Largest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at La Cha Farrel in the Midtown neighborhood and is 640 square feet priced from $2,100. Jones Berkeley in the University Village neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 488 square feet and currently listed start at $2,798. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Cha Farrel | studio | 640 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | 488 Sq Ft | $2,798 |
| Cerrito Vista | 0BD, 1BTH LIVE/WORK | 483 Sq Ft | $2,099 |
| University Park | S1 | 450 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | 390 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| Acton Courtyard | Studio | 340 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
Cheapest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
As of May 13, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,795 at 1920 Francisco LLC in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington Studio is the 0BD, 1BTH LIVE/WORK Model at Cerrito Vista starting at $2,099 in the Midtown neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Kensington is currently $2,379. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,795 |
| Cerrito Vista | 0BD, 1BTH LIVE/WORK | $2,099 |
| University Park | S1 | $2,100 |
| La Cha Farrel | studio | $2,100 |
| Acton Courtyard | Studio | $2,450 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | $2,798 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Kensington is at 1920 Francisco LLC listed at $1,795.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Kensington is $2,379.
What is the largest available Studio Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 640 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at La Cha Farrel.
What is the average size for Kensington Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Kensington is currently 160 sq ft.
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