Last updated on May 27, 2026

Average rent in
New Kensington, PA

Median rent

Median rent in New Kensington

$950/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Kensington is $950 per month as of May 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Kensington

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Kensington rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Kensington, PA

Average rent prices in New Kensington have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 New Kensington, PA

Rent prices in New Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Kensington is $845, whereas a house costs $1,425. 1-bedroom apartments in New Kensington run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$845

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$1,300

3%

45%

3 bedroom

$1,275

9%

81%

4 bedroom

$3,000

92%

85%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

45%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

81%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

92%

Last year

85%

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Kensington, PA, 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 New Kensington, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in New Kensington and East Mckeesport by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Kensington

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$895
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Kensington, PA is 6% higher than the median rent in East Mckeesport, PA.

Discover rentals in New Kensington, PA

542 5th Avenue (Full Service) - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.6

Very good

542 5th Avenue (Full Service)

542 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Craigdell Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Craigdell Gardens

300 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$1,325

Apartment for rent

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2108 2108 - 2110 Hollingsworth Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Kensington

2BR/1.0BA

2108 2108 - 2110 Hollingsworth Street, New Kensington, PA 15068

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

614 Constitution Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Kensington

Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Great Natural Light

614 Constitution Blvd #2, New Kensington, PA 15068

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 25

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Frequently asked questions for New Kensington, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the New Kensington rental market.

How much is rent in New Kensington?

The average rent in New Kensington is $950 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Kensington?

Average rent prices in New Kensington have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does New Kensington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Kensington is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Kensington?

To comfortably afford rent in New Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Kensington?

New Kensington's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $780 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $920 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

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).

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