Studio Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (119 Rentals)

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1176 University
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1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1951 Chestnut St
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1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702

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2119 Hearst Ave
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2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
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1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2125 Hearst Ave
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2125 Hearst Ave

2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1650 Oxford St
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1650 Oxford St

1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Casa Nido
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Casa Nido

1239 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Strawberry Creek Lodge
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Strawberry Creek Lodge

1320 Addison StBerkeley, CA 94702
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935 Solano Ave
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935 Solano Ave

935 Solano AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Amistad House
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Amistad House

2050 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94709
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California Walk
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California Walk

2091 California StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1222 Delaware St
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1222 Delaware St

1222 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1405 7th St
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1405 7th St

1405 7th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2339 Hilgard Ave
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2339 Hilgard Ave

2339 Hilgard AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1321 Spruce St
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1321 Spruce St

1321 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709

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1675 Euclid Ave
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1675 Euclid Ave

1675 Euclid AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1380 Hopkins St
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1380 Hopkins St

1380 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1233 S 56th St
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1233 S 56th St

1233 S 56th StRichmond, CA 94804
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Tannery Lofts
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Tannery Lofts

730-740 Gilman StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1944 Curtis St
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1944 Curtis St

1944 Curtis StBerkeley, CA 94702
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911 Lexington
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911 Lexington

911 LexingtonEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1734 Spruce St
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1734 Spruce St

1734 Spruce StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Bayview Apartments
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Bayview Apartments

820 Kains AveAlbany, CA 94706
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Kensington, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at 1176 University in the University Village neighborhood and is 750 square feet priced from $1,495. Cerrito Vista Apartments in the Midtown neighborhood 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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1176 University0BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$1,495
Cerrito Vista Apartments2B - Live Work Studio628 Sq Ft$2,386
1122UStudio425 Sq Ft$2,631
The U at CaliforniaView Studio361 Sq Ft$2,225

Cheapest Available Kensington and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of July 30, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,495 at 1176 University in the University Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington Studio is the View Studio Model at The U at California starting at $2,225 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Kensington is currently $2,304. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1176 University0BR/1.0BA$1,495
The U at CaliforniaView Studio$2,225
Cerrito Vista Apartments2B - Live Work Studio$2,386
1122UStudio$2,631

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Getting Around Kensington, CA

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 1176 University listed at $1,495.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Kensington is $2,304.

What is the largest available Studio Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 750 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at 1176 University.

What is the average size for Kensington Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Kensington is currently 389 sq ft.

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