
Studio Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (521 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

California Apartments

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1910 Virginia St, Unit A
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1960-1964 San Pablo Ave

2415 Virginia St

2008 Shattuck Ave.

1708 Lexington Ave

1655 Hopkins St

University Avenue Cooperative Homes

2534-2538 Virginia St

2119 Hearst Ave

1526 Arch St

1155-1163 Hearst Ave
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1380 Hopkins St

2009 Vine St

1608 Delaware St

1732 San Pablo Ave

1497 Hopkins St

1132-1140 Page St

1701 Oxford St

1915 Bonita Ave

1500-1504 8th St

2024 Vine St
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1035 Kains Ave

1365 Rifle Range Rd

1020 Washington Ave

1419 7th St

1818-1923 Berkeley Way

1515 Hearst Ave

1640 Hearst Ave

1407 8th St

1126 Marin Ave

1429 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1406 San Pablo Ave

1811 Francisco St

1444 Merced St

1925 10th St

1117 Brighton Ave

1519 Oxford St

1234 Solano Ave

1321-1329 Hopkins St

1638 Hearst Ave

1122 Kains 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 | $2,387 | $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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Largest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Margaret Hall in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood and is 600 square feet priced from $2,195. 1526 Arch St has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 500 square feet and currently listed start at $2,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Kensington:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Hall | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | 600 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | 500 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
| University Park | S1 | 450 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | 390 Sq Ft | $1,900 |
Cheapest Available Kensington Studio Apartments
As of June 29, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,900 at 1920 Francisco LLC in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington Studio is the S1 Model at University Park starting at $2,100 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Kensington is currently $2,387. 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 | $1,900 |
| University Park | S1 | $2,100 |
| Margaret Hall | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,195 |
| 1526 Arch St | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | $2,250 |
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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 $1,900.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Kensington is $2,387.
What is the largest available Studio Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 600 square feet unit starting from $2,195 at Margaret Hall.
What is the average size for Kensington Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Kensington is currently 375 sq ft.
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