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Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,850/mo
46%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,850 per month as of October 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kensington, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kensington, CA
Average rent prices in Kensington have increased by 83% over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kensington, CA
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,395, whereas a house costs $4,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,202 | 8% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $2,450 | No Change | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,952 | No Change | 24% | |
4 bedroom | $6,829 | No Change |  3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $2,637 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,395 | No Change | 19% | |
Condos | $3,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $4,775 | No Change | 14% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,202
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,952
Last year
24%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,829
Last year
3%
Kensington
Average rent
$2,637
Apartments
Average rent
$2,395
Last year
19%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Houses
Average rent
$4,775
Last year
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kensington, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Acalanes Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
50%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Acalanes Ridge, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,060
24%$3,047
30%$3,124
$2,450
$2,747
47%$2,450
44%$2,825
55%$2,773
46%$3,300
30%$3,045
26%$4,500
40%$2,378
35%Discover rentals in Kensington, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
257 Trinity Ave #1, Kensington, CA 94708
3 beds
2 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
257 Trinity Ave #1, Kensington, CA 94708
3 beds
2 baths
$5,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 15
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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $2,850 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have increased by 83% over the last month and have decreased by 46% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kensington?
To comfortably afford rent in Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).