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15h ago
House for rent in Kensington
244 Colgate Ave #BS, Kensington, CA 94708
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
$2,050
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
3 beds
2 baths
$6,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
40 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
In-unit laundry | Cable
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Northbrae house for rent in Berkeley
1801 Marin Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94707
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Fireplace
4 beds
2 baths
$6,300
House for rent
Available Apr 20
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4d ago
House for rent in Albany
1 bed
1 bath
$1,509
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Albany
612A Stannage Ave, Albany, CA 94706
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available May 25
Central Heat
On-Site Laundry
Outdoor Space
In-Unit Laundry
5d+ ago
House for rent in Albany
3 beds
2 baths
$8,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Southampton house for rent in Berkeley
1 bed
1 bath
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
1602 Ashby/3001-3005 California Street - 1602 #1602, Albany, CA 94706
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Albany
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Concierge service
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,295
Apartment for rent
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
23h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500–$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,499
House for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
Verified
1207 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$2,360
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$6,020
$5,250
Price drop
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3d ago
Verified
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,095–$3,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,495
Price drop
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Life in Kensington, CA, has a reputation for being quiet and family-oriented, with residents enjoying the scenic views and proximity to parks. Many appreciate the local amenities, such as good schools and a strong emphasis on community activities. The small-town feel is attractive, as it allows for a slower pace of life. However, some residents express frustrations with limited dining and entertainment options, as well as occasional parking challenges. Overall, locals value their neighborhood's tranquility and don’t mind the trade-offs for a peaceful environment.
Kensington's rental market is relatively small, with an average of 7 listings available per month. The majority of these listings are 1-bedroom apartments, making up 43% of the market, followed by 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments, each accounting for 29% of the market. Studios are relatively scarce, making up 14% of the market. Many Kensington apartments offer desirable amenities, with in-unit laundry and outdoor space being common features, each available in 57% of listings. These figures are based on historical data, but they should give you a sense of what to expect in the current market. Renters in Kensington will need to be prepared to act quickly when a suitable apartment becomes available due to the limited inventory.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
The average size of a 1 bedroom apartment rental in Kensington is 520 square feet. The average size of a 3 bedroom apartment rental in Kensington is 1858 square feet.
To help you better understand how much rent you can afford, check out Zumper's rent calculator. Our rent calculator can help you learn more about Kensington average rent prices.
| 🔑Available apartment rentals | 25 |
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| 💰Best rent deal | 785 Taft Ave |
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