Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Bosco
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Studio Apartments

Bosco

1717 University AveBerkeley, CA 94703
Corporate Housing
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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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1725 Oxford St
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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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
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Studio Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

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

535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

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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 $2,150 at 1385 Shattuck Ave.

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 $1,100 at Helios.

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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