Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (223 Rentals)

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property at 4855 39th St

$1,690

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$1,690

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$1,690

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

4855 39th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4515 37th St

$1,899

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$1,899

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$1,899

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4515 37th St

San DiegoCA92116
property at 4159 Adams Ave

$2,045 - $2,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4159 Adams Ave

San DiegoCA92116

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property at 4159 Adams Ave

$2,295

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$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4159 Adams Ave

San DiegoCA92116
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4486 N 39th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4486 N 39th St

4486 N 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4511 37th St
Studio Apartments

4511 37th St

4511 37th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Talmadge Point
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Talmadge Point

4415-4421 44th StSan Diego, CA 92115
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Marlborough Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marlborough Arms

5050-5070 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116

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4742 Marlborough Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4742 Marlborough Dr

4742 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4711 Biona Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

4711 Biona Dr

4711 Biona DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4755-4757 Terrace Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4755-4757 Terrace Dr

4755-4757 Terrace DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4232-4234 Adams Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4232-4234 Adams Ave

4232-4234 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4109 Park Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4109 Park Pl

4109 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4656 Edgeware Rd
Studio Apartments

4656 Edgeware Rd

4656 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4101 Park Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4101 Park Pl

4101 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4671 Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 Terrace

4671 TerraceSan Diego, CA 92116
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4620 Edgeware Rd
Studio Apartments

4620 Edgeware Rd

4620 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4638 Kensington Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4638 Kensington Dr

4638 Kensington DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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3914-3916 Adams Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3914-3916 Adams Ave

3914-3916 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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3684-3692 Alexia Pl
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3684-3692 Alexia Pl

3684-3692 Alexia PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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3822 Adams Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3822 Adams Ave

3822 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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3816 Adams Ave
Studio Apartments

3816 Adams Ave

3816 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4571 Marlborough Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4571 Marlborough Dr

4571 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116

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3810-3812 Adams Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3810-3812 Adams Ave

3810-3812 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4668 39th St
Studio Apartments

4668 39th St

4668 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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3825-3843 Adams Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3825-3843 Adams Ave

3825-3843 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4549 Edgeware Rd
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4549 Edgeware Rd

4549 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4554 Marlborough Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4554 Marlborough Dr

4554 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4545 Edgeware Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4545 Edgeware Rd

4545 Edgeware RdSan Diego, CA 92116
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4561 Terrace Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4561 Terrace Dr

4561 Terrace DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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Terrace Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Villa

4553-4559 Terrace DrSan Diego, CA 92116

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Kensington area of San Diego, CA?

As of today, August 24, 2026, there are currently 223 available Kensington apartments priced from $1,577 to $3,850, with an average monthly rent of $2,578.

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 $1,577 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $2,362 to $2,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,717.

How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,728 to $3,850 - averaging $3,042 for the location.

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