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Studio Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (530 Rentals)
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$2,410Studio Apartments Available Now
The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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$2,790 - $3,300Studio Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026
Panoramic Northside
1752 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,095 - $2,439Studio Apartments Available May 1, 2026
The U at California
1598 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
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California Apartments
1630 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$2,895 - $3,599Studio Apartments Available Dec 24
Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1823 Delaware St
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1988 California St
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1194 Sterling Ave
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Large 4-Unit Apartment With Excellent Upside
5811 El Dorado AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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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 | $2,393 | $1,550 | $3,500 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $950 | $3,995 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,900 | $8,344 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,882 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $1,409 | $7,075 |
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Largest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood and is 640 square feet priced from $2,500. Cerrito Vista Apartments has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 628 square feet and currently listed start at $2,386. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 510 | SA | 640 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | 628 Sq Ft | $2,386 |
| Hillside Village | S1 | 456 Sq Ft | $3,115 |
| Helios | Studio Unit | 435 Sq Ft | $2,500 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Gio | 395 Sq Ft | $2,410 |
Cheapest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
As of December 23, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 2B - Live Work Studio Model starting from $2,386 at Cerrito Vista Apartments in the Midtown neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington Studio is the The Gio Model at The Village at Town Center starting at $2,410 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Kensington is currently $2,393. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | $2,386 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Gio | $2,410 |
| Metro 510 | SA | $2,500 |
| Helios | Studio Unit | $2,500 |
| Hillside Village | S1 | $3,115 |
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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 Cerrito Vista Apartments listed at $2,386.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Kensington is $2,393.
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 $2,500 at Metro 510.
What is the average size for Kensington Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Kensington is currently 392 sq ft.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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