What is an affordable apartment rental in Kensington, CA?

An affordable apartment for rent in Kensington, CA is one that is below the average price of apartment rentals in Kensington. Currently, the average rental price in Kensington is $4953 per month. An affordable apartment is one that is below that monthly price.

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, CA

25 rentals available

4d ago

8.6

Very good

G36

316 (GP, Kensington, CA 94707

Affordable | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

2333 Channing Way

2333 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,895–$3,095

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Controlled Access

On-Site Laundry

Storage

Call

5d+ ago

Cheap Kensington apartment for rent in Kensington

1BR/1.0BA

Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$2,240

Condo for rent

Available Apr 26

Top amenities

Carpet

On-Site Laundry

3D tour

3d ago

8.4

Very good

5550 Central Ave

5550 Central Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Affordable | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1698 University Ave #2124 - Photo 1 of 1

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

1698 University Ave #2124, Berkeley, CA 94703

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

1 bed

1 bath

$2,950

$2,690

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Central Heat

Microwave

Roof Deck

Wi-Fi

Nearby rental good for eco-living

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,800

Kensington

No deposit

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in El Cerrito

3442 Santa Clara Ave #2, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$2,895

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 19

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

1021 Keith Ave Lowr Level - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Cragmont house for rent in Berkeley

1021 Keith Ave Lowr Level, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$2,950

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Cheap Cragmont apartment for rent in Berkeley

One Bedroom Unit in the Berkeley Hills - OFF MARKET

916 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Carpet

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Verified

1739 Addison St #5, Berkeley, CA 94703

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,250

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$2,295

El Cerrito

$1,800

Kensington

$1,895

North and East

3D tour

7h ago

9.6

Excellent

Verified

2000 Fifth Street

2000 5th St #1505, Berkeley, CA 94710

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$3,460

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Elevator

EV Charging

Furnished

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Verified

1325 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Affordable | Central heat | Furnished

Studio

1 bath

$3,735

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Furnished

On-Site Laundry

Wi-Fi

5d+ ago

Verified

Spacious 3BR Apartment with Open Layout | 901 Sq Ft | Prime Berkeley Location

1534 Arch St #02, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$4,322

$4,171

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 29

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Verified

Spacious Brand New remodeled 3BR Apartment with Open Layout | 901 Sq Ft | Prime Berkeley Location

1534 Arch St #03, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$4,395

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

8.7

Very good

Lee Cornell

957 Cornell Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$4,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Verified

Elegant Kensington living with comfort, character, and scenic appeal

25 Stratford Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

Affordable | Outdoor space

3 beds

2 baths

$4,800

House for rent

Available Jun 20

5d+ ago

Verified

Spacious Brand New remodeled 4BR Apartment lwith Open Layout |1025 Sq Ft | Prime Berkeley Location

1534 Arch St #05, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

1 bath

$5,495

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

4d ago

Cheap house for rent in El Cerrito

611 Clayton Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$5,600

House for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Verified

740 Wildcat Canyon Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

3 baths

$6,250

House for rent

Available Jul 23

Top amenities

Central Heat

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floor

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

2d ago

Cheap Kensington house for rent in Kensington

SINGLE_FAMILY - Tudor - Kensington, CA

111 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2.5 baths

$7,000

$6,500

Price drop

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Verified

2150 Kittredge St #1953, Berkeley, CA 94704

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

2 baths

$6,530

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Elevator

Furnished

Oven

Roof Deck

5d+ ago

Cheap Cragmont house for rent in Berkeley

1104 Woodside Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

5 beds

3.5 baths

$7,000

House for rent

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap Kensington house for rent in Kensington

Renovated Craftsman in Kensington — Walkable, Quiet, Close to UC Berkeley

364 Coventry Rd #NA, Kensington, CA 94707

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$7,000

House for rent

Available Aug 25

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Albany house for rent in Albany

920 Ramona Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Furnished

3 beds

2 baths

$8,800

House for rent

Top amenities

EV Charging

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Albany house for rent in Albany

600 San Carlos Avenue - 1

600 San Carlos Ave #1, Albany, CA 94706

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

3 baths

$8,975

House for rent

Available Aug 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

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