We are proud to offer for lease a charming one bedroom in-law unit nestled in the hills of Kensington. This unit is situated in a mid-century home with its own separate entrance and dedicated carport and surrounded by nature. A large open floor plan offers options for your decorative talent. The living room with large windows, a wood burning fireplace and hardwood floors that flow throughout the apartment is warm and inviting. The adjacent kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, microwave hood oven, ample cabinetry for storage and counter top space.
Rent includes a $175 allowance towards utilities, garbage, cable, and internet; based on usage and regulatory increases, this allowance is subject to quarterly review and reassessment. This unit is approximately 800sf and also features:
*Custom Painted
*Washer and Dryer
*Deck
*Central Heat Controlled by Owner
*One Carport Parking and One Off Street Parking
*Within 10 minutes to El Cerrito BART
*Three Blocks to Arlington Shops
*Number 7 AC Transit Bus and H-Express to SF
*Close Attractions: Solano Avenue Shops and Eateries, Tilden Regional Parks and Trails, Downtown Kensington, El Cerrito Plaza, Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto, HWYs 80 to 580 and the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area
*Near Restaurants and Eateries: Inn Kensington, Semifreddi's Bakery, Benchmark Pizzeria, The Arlington, Kensington Farmer's Market
Welcome Home!
Lease Terms:
*Minimum One Year Lease
*Renter's Insurance Required
*This is a Non-Smoking Home
CONTACT:
Martin Chan, Broker
DRE#01400871
or Bonita Chinn
Discovery Investments, Inc.
DRE#01911108
Apartment for rent
$2,400/mo
Fees may apply
40 Avon Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
1beds
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Apartment
Available now
In unit laundry
What's special
Wood burning fireplaceSurrounded by natureCustom paintedSeparate entranceLarge open floor planCentral heatWasher and dryer
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 07, 2026 at 09:09pm
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Garbage, Gas and Electric, Subject to reassessment and adjustment on quarterl basis, Water
Details
- Parcel number: 5712210045
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Garbage, Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kensington
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,400+41.2% |
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| 12/3/2013 | Listing removed | $1,700 |
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| 11/26/2013 | Price change | $1,700-4.2% |
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| 5/10/2013 | Listed for rent | $1,775 |
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Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi

