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853 Kensington Rd

853 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Property Summary

This fully updated mid-century modern home offers 2,000 square feet of living space in a quiet suburban setting. The layout includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the upper level, plus a versatile downstairs suite suitable for an office or additional living area. Residents enjoy a landscaped yard and a detached outbuilding for extra storage or workspace. The property provides ample parking with an attached two-car garage and additional driveway space. Located in the El Cerrito Hills, the home is positioned near local shops, transit, and outdoor recreation areas.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 4-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $7,500/mo.

Source · Zillow · checked Sep 23, 2026

The unit

Checked yesterday

$7,500 /mo
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,000 ft²
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How the rent compares

This building, 4 bd$7,500
Within 5 mi median$2,245

Source · 128 active 4-bedroom units · Within 5 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonBelow average

234% higher than the 4-bedroom median within 5 mi

Source · 128 active 4-bedroom units · Within 5 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessBelow average

1.5 mi straight-line distance to El Cerrito Plaza

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · Zillow · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Garage
  • Basketball Court

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Security deposit$7,500

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    El Cerrito Plaza · 1.5 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Young's Market · 1.1 mi
  • Dining
    0 restaurants & cafés within 0.5 mi
  • Parks
    Huber Park · 0.3 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 3.5 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · Zillow · checked Sep 23, 2026

What deposit should I expect?

The security deposit is $7,500.

Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

El Cerrito Plaza is 1.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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