
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA (387 Rentals)


Metro 510

The Village at Town Center

Jones Berkeley

Civic Plaza Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1122U

1709 Shattuck Ave

2014 Virginia St

Cerrito Vista Apartments

1117 Brighton Ave, Unit Apartment 8

1836 Francisco St, Unit Apt C

6025 El Dorado St, Unit 1

9951 San Pablo Ave, Unit Apartment B

1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #A
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 | $2,210 | $900 | $3,220 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,648 | $1,000 | $4,140 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $968 | $5,500 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,715 | $1,060 | $7,290 |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,447 | $3,400 | $5,495 |
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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 $2,800. Jones Berkeley in the Marina Bay neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 768 square feet and currently listed start at $3,298. 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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Metro 510 | 1A | 847 Sq Ft | $2,800 |
Jones Berkeley | A2 | 768 Sq Ft | $3,298 |
The Village at Town Center | The Villa w/Loft | 718 Sq Ft | $2,480 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 674 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
Helios | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Unit Type C | 654 Sq Ft | $4,140 |
University Park | A1 | 650 Sq Ft | $2,999 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 614 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $2,150 at 1385 Shattuck Ave in the Central Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the Plan C Model at Civic Plaza Apartments starting at $2,175 in the Del Norte neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,648. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,150 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | $2,175 |
The Parc at 1300 | The Garden | $2,195 |
The Village at Town Center | The Siena | $2,255 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Upstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $2,295 |
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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 1385 Shattuck Ave listed at $2,150.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,648.
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 $2,800 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 799 sq ft.
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