Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Kensington

$1,742/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Kensington is $1,742 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $207 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Kensington

152

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Kensington rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 1% 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 Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $1,700, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,147

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,990

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,447

6%

33%

Studio

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,447

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

33%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, Philadelphia, 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 Kensington, Philadelphia, PA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Fairhill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Kensington

Median rent price$1,742
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 32% higher than the median rent in Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA.

Discover rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

2743 Kensington Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington house for rent in Philadelphia

Business Suites Available @ Studio 64

2743 Kensington Ave #3, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Studio

1 bath

$550

House for rent

Available Jun 1

2922 Frankford Ave #2A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia

Two bedroom apartment available

2922 Frankford Ave #2A, Philadelphia, PA 19134

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

1950 Clarence St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington house for rent in Philadelphia

1950 Clarence St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

1933 E Thayer St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Kensington townhouse for rent in Philadelphia

TOWNHOME - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

1933 E Thayer St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.

How much is rent in Kensington?

The average rent in Kensington is $1,742 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Kensington?

Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Kensington is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $207 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Kensington?

To comfortably afford rent in Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).

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