Serene suburban escape: Bright and spacious fully updated and remodeled 4 bedroom 3 bath home in the El Cerrito Hills available August 1. Quiet and peaceful neighborhood just minutes to BART, shops in Downtown Kensington, El Cerrito Plaza, Solano Avenue, Downtown Berkeley, hiking trails in Tilden Park, U.C. Berkeley and world-renowned restaurants. A short walk to Kensington Hilltop School.
This home boasts a living room, family room and dining room with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a large bedroom and bathroom that can be used as a 4th bedroom, 2nd primary bedroom, office, game room or gym downstairs. In addition there's a backyard outbuilding that can be used as a workshop, a home office, music studio or very large storage unit.
The layout of this mid-century modern home is light and airy with high-beamed ceilings and expansive views of Wildcat Canyon from the living room and two primary bedrooms. The landscaped yard has new turf and beautiful, low maintenance drought resistant plants. There is plenty of parking with a two-car attached garage and room for more cars on the side of the house and in the additional side driveway.
The property is more than just a home, it's a home oasis where you can relax away from the city but have everything you need close by.
Looking for kind, reliable tenants who care for the home like its their own. Sorry, no pets or smokers. Strong credit is a must.
Tenants pay utilities (water, electricity, garbage)
Monthly rent: $7500
Security deposit: $7500
Application Fee: $35 through Zillow
One Year Lease
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House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$7,500/moFees may apply
853 Kensington Rd, El Cerrito, CA 94530
4beds
2,000sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
No pets
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
Two-car attached garageHigh-beamed ceilings
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Basketball Court
Lot
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 5731020029
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Parking
Location
- Region: El Cerrito
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $7,500+50%$4/sqft |
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| 1/13/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/29/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,000$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 94530
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Kensington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Fred T. Korematsu Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10El Cerrito Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi







