Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,450/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,475, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,084 | 5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,322 | 5% |  25% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 36% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,995 | 75% | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,000 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $2,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,475 | 26% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,300 | 50% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,084
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
75%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,000
Kensington
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
26%
Condos
Average rent
$2,995
Houses
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
50%
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
26%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, CA is 25% lower than the median rent in Acalanes Ridge, CA.
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29%Discover rentals in Kensington, CA
2d ago
House for rent in Kensington
111 Windsor Ave, Kensington, CA 94708
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
316 (GP, Kensington, CA 94707
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
25 Stratford Rd, Kensington, CA 94707
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Jun 8
5d+ ago
316 (GP, Kensington, CA 94707
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,450 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $98,000/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).