This contemporary 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is located on the first-floor corner of a beautifully maintained 4-plex in Albany. The remodeled kitchen offers granite counters, a gas range, plenty of upper and lower cabinets and a separate small dining area. The light-filled and spacious living room has an adjacent dining area and beautiful views of the rear patio. The large master bedroom has large double-pane windows with good natural light and provides ample closet space. There are new window blinds in the bedrooms and the unit is freshly painted. A private and serene patio with BBQ is offered in the common area a short distance from the front door. Garaged, off-street parking is available for 1 vehicle and provides additional storage. Shopping and restaurants are just a few blocks away at El Cerrito Plaza (Trader Joes, Lucky, CVS, Farmers Market, Starbucks and more)(.3 miles). Transportation is nearby via El Cerrito Plaza BART station (.5 miles) and AC Transit (.1 miles) with bus stops right around the corner. Nearby schools include Albany Middle School (.3 miles), Albany High School (.5 miles), Cornell Elementary School (.5 miles), Marin Elementary School (.8 miles) and Albany Preschool (.5miles). Contact Michael to schedule a private showing.
Featuring:
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom (shower over tub)
Remodeled kitchen with granite counters, gas range and plenty of cabinets
Large bedroom closets
Double-pane windows
Patio with BBQ (in common area)
Freshly painted (7-2026)
Off-street garage parking (1 vehicle) with extra storage
Coin-operated laundry onsite
900 square feet (approx. per title records)
Available 9-1-2026
Please contact Michael to schedule a private showing (note- applications will not be accepted until an applicant has physically toured the property).
Rental Amount: $2,650.00
Security Deposit: $2,650.00
1-Year Lease
Utilities: Tenant pays for electricity and gas (PG and E), and internet services. Owner pays for water, garbage and recycling services.
No smoking
Pets- Small dogs (30lbs. or less) and cats ok (subject to owner approval and pet deposit)
Renter's insurance- Tenants are required to carry renter's insurance (with min. $500,000.00 liability coverage with owner named as 'additional insured')
The property was deep-cleaned by Delmy's House Cleaning Service 7-2026
Carpets were professionally cleaned by Stanley Steemer 7-2026.
Please contact Michael to schedule a private showing.
Rental Amount: $2,650.00
Security Deposit: $2,650.00
Utilities: Tenant pays for electricity and gas (PG and E), and internet services. Owner pays for water, garbage and recycling services.
No smoking
Pets- small dogs (30lbs. or less) and cats ok
Application requirements: a minimum credit score of 680/ minimum combined income required = 3x rental amount per month
Application process: If you apply for the property and are approved, we require that the lease is signed within 48 hours of approval. The security deposit will be due at lease signing. The move-in date can be set up to 2 weeks from the application approval date. The first month's rent will be due 48 hours in advance of move-in day.
Renter's insurance- Tenants are required to carry renter's insurance (with min. $500,000.00 liability coverage with Owner(s) named as 'additional insured') (cost to tenant averages around $15.00/ month +/- depending on coverage amounts).
Please contact Michael to schedule a private showing.
Apartment for rent
$2,650/moFees may apply
515 Kains Ave, APT 2, Albany, CA 94706
2beds
900sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Shared laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
Freshly paintedSeparate small dining areaPlenty of cabinetsLarge master bedroomGas rangeAmple closet space
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Albany
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Price change | $2,650-3.6%$3/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,750+14.6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/19/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,400-2%$3/sqft |
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| 1/27/2019 | Listing removed | $2,450$3/sqft |
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| 11/26/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,450$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Garfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cornell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Albany Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Albany High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi







