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Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$4,752/mo
The average rent in Kensington is $4,752 per month as of June 2026. This is 144% above the national average rent, or $2,802 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
10
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, 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 remained the same over the last month.
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 $4,019, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $3,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,475 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $3,425 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,447 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $5,300 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $6,800 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $4,401 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,019 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $4,900 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $5,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,475
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,425
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,447
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,300
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,800
Kensington
Average rent
$4,401
Apartments
Average rent
$4,019
Condos
Average rent
$4,900
Houses
Average rent
$5,500
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
144%higher than the national median
233%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, NY is 27% lower than the median rent in Baxter Estates, NY.
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Apartment for rent in Kensington
308 E 8Th Street, Kensington, NY 11227
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 26
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
308 E 8Th Street, Kensington, NY 11227
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 26
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
308 E 8Th Street, Kensington, NY 11227
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 26
12h ago
Apartment for rent in Kensington
308 E 8Th Street, Kensington, NY 11227
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 26
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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 $4,752 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have remained the same over the last month.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 144% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,802 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 $190,000/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).