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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$4,620/mo
54%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $4,620 per month as of November 2026. This is 143% above the national average rent, or $2,720 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
8
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kensington, NY
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 54% 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, NY
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $4,680, whereas a house costs $7,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $3,710 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,000 | - | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $3,710 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,605 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $5,829 | - | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $8,300 | 14% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $5,045 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,680 | 14% |  7% | |
Condos | $4,900 | - | - | |
Houses | $7,950 | 10% | 21% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,710
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,605
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,829
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,300
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
17%
Kensington
Average rent
$5,045
Apartments
Average rent
$4,680
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$4,900
Houses
Average rent
$7,950
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
21%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Baxter Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
143%higher than the national median
143%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, NY is equal to the median rent in Baxter Estates, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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38%$5,615
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56%$5,045
27%$3,477
Discover rentals in Kensington, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
12 Arleigh Rd, Kensington, NY 11021
5 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
12 Arleigh Rd, Kensington, NY 11021
5 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
12 Arleigh Rd, Kensington, NY 11021
5 beds
3.5 baths
$12,000
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $4,620 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 54% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 143% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,720 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 $185,000/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).