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Kensington, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,780 | $2,710 | $5,200 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,812 | $3,850 | $6,050 |
| Kensington 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
| Kensington 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,416 | $3,250 | $7,500 |
| Kensington 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,200 | $8,200 | $8,200 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helios | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA and Nearby
As of April 25, 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 909 Madison St Model at 909 Madison St, Unit A starting at $3,850 with a $3.21 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5533 Madison Ave, Unit #7 | 5533 Madison Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| 909 Madison St, Unit A | 909 Madison St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| 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 |
| 5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5303 | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 1401 Liberty St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| 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 |
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There are currently 1109 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $9,495. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $1,000 to $8,200.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $1,000 to $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $4,494.
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