Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
New Kensington, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in New Kensington
$925/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in New Kensington is $925 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in New Kensington
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of New Kensington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in New Kensington, PA
Average rent prices in New Kensington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,322. 1-bedroom apartments in New Kensington run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $760 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $850 |  7% |  11% | |
2 bedroom | $915 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 34% | |
4 bedroom | $1,762 | 44% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Kensington, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | 7% | - | |
Houses | $1,322 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $875 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$760
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$915
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,762
Last 30 days
44%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in New Kensington, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$875
Last 30 days
13%
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
51%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in New Kensington, PA is 7% lower than the median rent in East Mckeesport, PA.
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5%$1,302
18%$1,300
1%$1,250
48%$1,150
8%$2,069
80%$1,530
1%$1,175
4%$1,095
43%$1,250
7%$1,102
15%$1,750
39%Discover rentals in New Kensington, PA
3d ago
542 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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
20h ago
2108 2108 - 2110 Hollingsworth Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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 New Kensington
517 Ridge Ave #B, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
512 Linden Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$875
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
Townhouse for rent in New Kensington
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,599
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in New Kensington
1117 Forest Ave #1, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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.House for rent
Available Aug 23
23h ago
200 North St, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
1538 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
3d ago
Verified
300 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$915
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
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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.House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
542 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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
4d ago
1613 4th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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
3d ago
Verified
300 Craigdell Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$915
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
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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.House for rent
Available Aug 15
20h ago
2108 2108 - 2110 Hollingsworth Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
3d ago
542 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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
12h ago
214 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
20h ago
2108 2108 - 2110 Hollingsworth Street, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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
2d ago
1538 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
3d ago
542 5th Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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 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 $925 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in New Kensington?
Average rent prices in New Kensington have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $975 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 $37,000/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?
January typically offers the lowest rental prices in New Kensington, with rents running about 17% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).