Apartments For Rent in Kensington, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Kensington, CA

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What Locals Say about Kensington

  • Jade T.
    "I drive to work in Berkeley. About an 18 minutes car ride. Traffic is medium in the mornings and afternoons. There are multiple ways to get to Berkeley front he neighborhood, so you can take a new route each morning. "
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  • Joe M.
    "Its as close to living in the country while being moments from the city as one can get in the East Bay "
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  • Andy P.
    "Kid friendly town but the clock stopped in 1962. Great schools, cute town center. Close to Tilden and Wildcat"
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  • Brandez
    "There's a bus stop not a block away from my house that takes me directly to Downtown Berkeley (Shattuck/Allston)"
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  • Adam C.
    "Many options from driving to cross bay express bus, bart, local buses. Only difficulty is the elevation in the hills. But makes a good jog after work. "
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  • Mubeen M. A. J. C.
    "nerve racking, yet do-able need more street lights for after dark. there are hardly any sidewalks and the streets are too narrow, preventing 2 cars to pass one another as driving down the streets. "
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  • Andy P.
    "1962 just called and it wants Kensington back. In many great ways, but also some sleepy ways. Super cute. Super convenient little hamlet. Brutal commute to San Francisco"
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  • Mahshifamily
    "We lived in there area for four years and loved it. Our neighbors are very friendly to each other. We have community gatherings often. We watch out for one another and people are very happy to help when needed. "
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  • Pardis_pz
    "Clean friendly and lovely. Love our neighborhood. Lots of green. Great schools. Close to Tilden park"
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  • Gickers4
    "Wonderful area. Wildlife next to Wildcat Cayon Park. Very Private Drive with few house. Own little piece of solitude in an Urban setting."
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Average Rent Trends in Kensington, CA

Rent in Kensington, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,050
Jul 2025$3,250
Aug 2025$4,500
Sep 2025$4,000
Oct 2025$4,000
Nov 2025$2,975
Dec 2025$4,400
Jan 2026$5,500
Feb 2026$2,495
Mar 2026$2,349
Apr 2026$2,450
May 2026$5,950
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Houses were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,295$4,400$4,995$6,750$4,400
Apartments and Condos——$13,013—$12,392
Houses$3,000$4,400$4,995$6,750$4,400
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Kensington, CA

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Kensington, CA?
    The average rent of an apartment in Kensington, CA is $7,274 per month. This is about 277% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Kensington, CA?
    The average rent of a house in Kensington, CA is $4,400 per month. This is about 128% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Kensington, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Kensington, CA was lowest in Jun 2025 when it was $2,050 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Kensington, CA?
    In the last year, the average rent in Kensington, CA was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $4,500 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Kensington, CA?
    There are 4 available rental listings in Kensington, CA.
  • What are some cities near Kensington, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: El Cerrito, Berkeley, Albany, El Sobrante, Emeryville. These cities may have more rental options to explore.