
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (383 Rentals)


The Village at Town Center

Metro 510

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2125 Hearst Ave

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5305 Panama Ave, Unit 5305

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Kensington, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,403 | $1,178 | $4,440 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $1,100 | $4,000 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $1,920 | $5,199 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,542 | $2,080 | $6,720 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is found at Jones Berkeley in the Marina Bay neighborhood and is 757 square feet priced from $3,357. The Village at Town Center in the Del Norte neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 737 square feet and currently listed start at $2,460. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Jones Berkeley | A1.1 | 757 Sq Ft | $3,357 |
The Village at Town Center | The Tivoli w/Den | 737 Sq Ft | $2,460 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 674 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 669 Sq Ft | $2,595 |
University Park | A1 | 650 Sq Ft | $2,950 |
MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 575 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
Acton Courtyard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 513 Sq Ft | $3,289 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 14, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,100 at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at MB Apartments starting at $1,850 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,532. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,100 |
MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,850 |
The Village at Town Center | The Siena | $1,980 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | $2,175 |
1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,195 |
2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,595 |
University Park | A1 | $2,950 |
Acton Courtyard | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $3,289 |
Jones Berkeley | A1.1 | $3,357 |
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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
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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 Helios listed at $1,100.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,532.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 757 square feet unit starting from $3,357 at Jones Berkeley.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 650 sq ft.
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