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Apartments for Rent in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA
144 Rentals Available

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    602 Canon Drive, Kensington, CA 94708
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    847 Evelyn Ave., Albany, CA 94706
    1 BED $3,000
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    845 Stannage Ave, Albany, CA 94706
    1 BED $2,200+
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    10944 SAN PABLO AVE, EL CERRITO, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,075
    2 BEDS $2,190
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    2025 Francisco St., Berkeley, CA 94709
    2 BEDS $3,195
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    1729 Arch Street, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $4,695
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    1749 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $1,800
    2 BEDS $2,195+
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    1620 SAN PABLO AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94702
    STUDIO $100+
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    2363 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $2,495+
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    11720 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
    1 BED $2,183+
    2 BEDS $2,733+
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    1799 Euclid Ave., Berkeley, CA 94709
    STUDIO $2,395
    2 BEDS $3,495
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    2020 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,205+
    1 BED $1,258+
    2 BEDS $2,849
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    2067 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
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    1 BED $2,224+
    2 BEDS $3,550+
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    1771 Highland Place, Berkeley, CA 94709
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    1 BED $3,345
    2+ BEDS $4,395
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    1950 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94704
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    STUDIO $2,850+
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    2020 Kittredge St Suite D, Berkeley, CA 94704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,822
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    2124 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,695
    1 BED $2,795
    2+ BEDS $3,195+
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    2028 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,695+
    1 BED $2,995+
    2+ BEDS $3,695
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    2126 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $3,495
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    2025 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,095
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,995+
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    2322 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,895+
    1 BED $2,295
    2+ BEDS $2,995+
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    2241 Durant Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $1,995+
    2 BEDS $2,995+
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    2510 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    STUDIO $2,595
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    2+ BEDS $4,095+
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    2021 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $2,795
    3 BEDS $3,295
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    2211 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
    2 BEDS $3,195
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31 /100
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Walk Score®: 66, Bike Score®: 31

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA were last updated on 14 Mar 2025.

What are the best apartments in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA?

The best apartment in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA is: 602 Canon Drive.

What type of rental buildings are in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA?

In Kensington, 15% of the residents are renting compared to 85% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent none of Kensington’s rentals, 22% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 78% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA?

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Kensington are about 0 years old, on average. Of these, none have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 0 stories. About none of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

What apartment floorplans are common in Kensington, Contra Costa County, CA?

Studio apartments in Kensington are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 0% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 0% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

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