1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (382 Rentals)

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57 Edgecroft Rd
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57 Edgecroft Rd

57 Edgecroft RdKensington, CA 94707
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MB Apartments
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MB Apartments

1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1846 Spruce St

BerkeleyCA94709
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1301 Gilman St
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1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
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411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
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1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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535 Liberty St
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535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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2014 Virginia St
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2014 Virginia St

2014 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1385 Shattuck Ave
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1385 Shattuck Ave

1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2117 Rose St
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2117 Rose St

2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1565 Arch St
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1565 Arch St

1565 Arch StBerkeley, CA 94708
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The Parc at 1300
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The Parc at 1300

1300 Delaware StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1634 Oxford St
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1634 Oxford St

1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1818 Walnut St
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1818 Walnut St

1818 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Acton Courtyard
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Acton Courtyard

1370 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Bon Aire
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Bon Aire

939 Lexington AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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1026 Kains Ave
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1026 Kains Ave

1026 Kains AveBerkeley, CA 94706
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2022 Virginia St
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2022 Virginia St

2022 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2517 Virginia St
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2517 Virginia St

2517 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2112 Virginia St
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2112 Virginia St

2112 Virginia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2444 Hilgard Ave
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2444 Hilgard Ave

2444 Hilgard AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Kensington, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Metro 510 in the Midtown neighborhood and is 847 square feet priced from $2,700. 1122U in the University Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $3,099. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Metro 5101A847 Sq Ft$2,700
1122U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w Den800 Sq Ft$3,099
Jones BerkeleyA1.1757 Sq Ft$3,297
The Village at Town CenterThe Tivoli w/Den737 Sq Ft$2,850
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C674 Sq Ft$2,175
Helios1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit Type C654 Sq Ft$4,140
University ParkA1650 Sq Ft$2,999
Cerrito Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA614 Sq Ft$2,395

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the The Garden Model starting from $2,095 at The Parc at 1300 in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 1385 Shattuck Ave starting at $2,145 in the Central Berkeley neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,669. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Parc at 1300The Garden$2,095
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA$2,145
The Village at Town CenterThe Hamlet$2,165
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C$2,175
Hopkins Park ApartmentsUpstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,295
Cerrito Vista Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,395
Metro 5101A$2,700
University ParkA1$2,999
1122U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w Den$3,099

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Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at The Parc at 1300 listed at $2,095.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,669.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 847 square feet unit starting from $2,700 at Metro 510.

What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 816 sq ft.

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