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Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,800 per month as of November 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
12
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, New York, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kensington, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Kensington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, New York, NY
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,800, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,925.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,390 |  18% | 125% | |
1 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 10% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,095 | No Change | 57% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bensonhurst | $3,200 | |
Greenwood Heights | $3,420 | |
Midwood | $3,000 | |
Prospect Lefferts Gardens | $3,250 | |
Prospect Park | $3,450 | |
Windsor Terrace | $3,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 4% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,800 | No Change | 13% | |
Houses | $4,500 | 8% | 61% | |
Rooms | $1,640 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$4,390
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
125%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,095
Last year
57%
Bensonhurst
Average rent
$3,200
Greenwood Heights
Average rent
$3,420
Midwood
Average rent
$3,000
Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Average rent
$3,250
Prospect Park
Average rent
$3,450
Windsor Terrace
Average rent
$3,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
61%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,640
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, New York, 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, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Bensonhurst by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
47%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, New York, NY is 13% lower than the median rent in Bensonhurst, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,075
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,187
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 1
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
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
Kensington house for rent in New York
4117 18th Ave #1, New York, NY 11218
Studio
0 baths
$7,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in New York
207 Ocean Pkwy, New York, NY 11218
Studio
1 bath
$4,500
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
8h ago
571 Ocean Pkwy, New York, NY 11218
1 bed
1 bath
$3,123
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
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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
8h ago
571 Ocean Pkwy, New York, NY 11218
1 bed
1 bath
$3,123
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
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,075
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,187
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 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
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
Kensington condo for rent in New York
623 Avenue H #6C, New York, NY 11230
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
302 Parkville Ave #1, New York, NY 11230
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
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
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,075
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 Aug 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,187
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 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
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
5d+ ago
Kensington condo for rent in New York
623 Avenue H #6C, New York, NY 11230
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
302 Parkville Ave #1, New York, NY 11230
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
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
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$3,195
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, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $2,800 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/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).