1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (97 Rentals)

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4502 40th St
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4502 40th St

4502 40th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4322 Van Dyke Ave
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4322 Van Dyke Ave

4322 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4142 Adams Ave
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4142 Adams Ave

4142 Adams AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4385 Copeland Ave
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4385 Copeland Ave

4385 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4319 Copeland Ave
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4319 Copeland Ave

4319 Copeland AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4325-4327 42nd St
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4325-4327 42nd St

4325-4327 42nd StSan Diego, CA 92105

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4380 Van Dyke Ave
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4380 Van Dyke Ave

4380 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4165 Monroe Ave
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4165 Monroe Ave

4165 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116
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4367 Van Dyke Ave
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4367 Van Dyke Ave

4367 Van Dyke AveSan Diego, CA 92105
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4410-4418 41st St
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4410-4418 41st St

4410-4418 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4463-4469 41st St
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4463-4469 41st St

4463-4469 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4671 Terrace
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4671 Terrace

4671 TerraceSan Diego, CA 92116
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4414 39th St
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4414 39th St

4414 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116

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4417 39th St
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4417 39th St

4417 39th StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4384 N 41st St
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4384 N 41st St

4384 N 41st StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4474 41st St
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4474 41st St

4474 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4711 Biona Dr
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4711 Biona Dr

4711 Biona DrSan Diego, CA 92116
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4473 41st St
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4473 41st St

4473 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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4189 Monroe Ave
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4189 Monroe Ave

4189 Monroe AveSan Diego, CA 92116

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4330 43rd St
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4330 43rd St

4330 43rd StSan Diego, CA 92105
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4109 Park Pl
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4109 Park Pl

4109 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4101 Park Pl
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4101 Park Pl

4101 Park PlSan Diego, CA 92116
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4455 41st St
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4455 41st St

4455 41st StSan Diego, CA 92116
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Marlborough Arms
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Marlborough Arms

5050-5070 Marlborough DrSan Diego, CA 92116

Kensington, San Diego, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Kensington area of San Diego, CA is found at West Park and is listed at 822 square feet priced from $3,101. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
West ParkPLAN A3822 Sq Ft$3,101
Vora Mission ValleyE 1x1750 Sq Ft$2,594
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex701 Sq Ft$2,195
VORA LUX1B701 Sq Ft$2,649
IMT Mission ValleyA1700 Sq Ft$2,460
AZUL North ParkA1693 Sq Ft$3,183
River Run VillagePlan 2691 Sq Ft$2,372
Union GrantvilleA4646 Sq Ft$2,350

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Kensington of San Diego, CA is the The Essex Model starting from $2,195 at Prado Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,923. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Prado ApartmentsThe Essex$2,195
Union GrantvilleA2$2,250
River Run VillagePlan 1$2,312
IMT Mission ValleyA1$2,460
Vora Mission ValleyC 1x1$2,473
VORA LUX1A$2,537
West ParkPLAN A1$2,682
AZUL North ParkA1$3,183

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Kensington, San Diego, CA

Ranked #82

Among neighborhoods in San Diego, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Kensington Neighborhood in San Diego, CA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Prado Apartments listed at $2,195.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,923.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 822 square feet unit starting from $3,101 at West Park.

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