Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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1176 University
Studio Apartments

1176 University

1176 University AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1951 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

1951 Chestnut St

1951 Chestnut StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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MB Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MB Apartments

1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2119 Hearst Ave
Studio Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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535 Liberty St
1 Bedroom Apartments

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

Kensington, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1530 Henry Street in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $810. University Park in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1530 Henry StreetOne bedroom1BR,1BA$810
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,550
The Village at Town CenterThe DolceStudio,1BA$1,905
Cerrito Vista Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA and Nearby

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.40 price per square foot 5533 Madison Ave Model at 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5533 Madison Ave, Unit #75533 Madison Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit1337 Cornell Ave2BR,1BA$2.67
1636 Lexington Ave, Unit 16361636 Lexington Ave3BR,2BA$2.59
Metro 5102C2BR,2BA$3.23
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #C1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.70
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
1721 Berkeley Way, Unit Newly furnished Berkeley1721 Berkeley Way2BR,1BA$3.77
5849 El Dorado Ave5849 El Dorado Ave2BR,1BA$3.24
Civic Plaza ApartmentsPlan C1BR,1BA$3.23

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Getting Around Kensington, CA

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at University Park listed at $1,304.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $810 at 1530 Henry Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $2,250 at 1201 Liberty Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1201 Liberty Apartments and starts from $2,850.

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