
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (74 Rentals)
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420 Cornell Ave

1708 Lexington Ave

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Bridgewater

438 Everett St

3451-3455 Yosemite Ave

435 Liberty St

725 Kearney St

5630 San Diego St

5621 El Dorado Ave

417 Evelyn Ave

6541 Moeser Ln

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2201 Virginia St

1800 6th St

1524-1534 Milvia St

1509 Hearst

1727 Euclid Ave

401 Stannage Ave

407 Cornell Ave

1133-1139 Hearst Ave

708 Solano Ave
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1819 Berkeley Way

1911 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1930 Cedar St

410 Evelyn Ave

2100-2104 California St

1321 Spruce St

701-705 San Pablo Ave

1109 Hearst Ave

1512 Grant St

1615 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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1729 Martin Luther King Jr Way

841 Cleveland Ave

1306-1308 Hopkins St

701 Buchanan St

1550 Oxford St

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1601 Oxford St

1011-1013 Delaware St

Xucyun Ruwway

1744 10th St
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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 | $2,427 | $950 | $3,115 |
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,658 | $950 | $3,750 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,312 | $1,857 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,894 | $1,740 | $10,000+ |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $1,747 | $6,332 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
How much are Studio apartments in Kensington?
There are currently 529 Studio Apartments in Kensington with rent ranges from $950 to $3,115 with an average price of $3,064.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kensington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kensington ranges from $950 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,658.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $1,857 to $13,088. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,312.
How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 180 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,740 to $13,386 - averaging $3,894 for the location.
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