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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,835/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,835 per month as of July 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $890 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kensington, CA
Average rent prices in Kensington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% 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 $2,097, whereas a house costs $5,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,150 |  5% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,197 | 5% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,703 | 36% | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,952 | 2% | - | |
4 bedroom | $5,048 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $2,295 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,097 | 5% | 13% | |
Condos | $3,200 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $5,650 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,703
Last 30 days
36%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,952
Last 30 days
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,048
Last 30 days
No Change
Kensington
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$3,200
Houses
Average rent
$5,650
Last 30 days
1%
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
46%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Acalanes Ridge, CA.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
Arlington Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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 $2,835 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 12% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $890 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 $113,000/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).