
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA from $1,100 (21 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Kensington Studio Apartments | $2,363 | $1,178 | $4,440 |
Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,100 | $4,012 |
Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,594 | $1,920 | $5,328 |
Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,553 | $2,080 | $7,039 |
Cheap Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Helios in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $1,100. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
The Village at Town Center | The Sonata | Studio,1BA | $1,680 |
Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.85 price per square foot 3 BR x 1 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments in the in the Del Norte neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3301 Santa Clara Ave Model at 3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,595 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1201 Liberty Apartments | 3 BR x 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 | 3301 Santa Clara Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5305 panama ave richmond | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
Metro 510 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
Civic Plaza Apartments | Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
1110 The Alameda | 1110 The Alameda | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.80 |
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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 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 $1,100 at Helios.
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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