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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$1,675/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $1,675 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
158
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | 2% |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,511 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,797 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,850 | No Change | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairhill | $1,295 | |
Frankford | $1,150 | |
Hunting Park | $1,375 | |
Juniata Park Feltonville | $1,300 | |
North Philadelphia East | $1,663 | |
Port Richmond | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 5% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,024 | 30% | 9% | |
Houses | $1,800 | 4% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,230 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,511
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,797
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
Fairhill
Average rent
$1,295
Frankford
Average rent
$1,150
Hunting Park
Average rent
$1,375
Juniata Park Feltonville
Average rent
$1,300
North Philadelphia East
Average rent
$1,663
Port Richmond
Average rent
$1,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,024
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,230
Last 30 days
14%
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
12%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 29% higher than the median rent in Fairhill, Philadelphia, PA.
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Discover rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2928 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Kensington townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3450 Tampa St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
1 bed
1 bath
$640
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1950 Clarence St #2, Philadelphia, PA 19134
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 21
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1 bed
1 bath
$765
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
Available Jul 16
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,680
Price dropped $146Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
1701 Tulip St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2 beds
2 baths
$3,995
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
1456 1456 E. Columbia Avenue 1611-13 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125
3 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington townhouse for rent in Philadelphia
3115 Riseview Ln, Philadelphia, PA 19125
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1999 E Boston St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,310
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,680
Price dropped $146Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2476 Frankford Ave #3, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in Philadelphia
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
20h ago
2370 Jasper St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$2,050
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
21h ago
2026 Amber St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1999 E Boston St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,310
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2626 Trenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,250
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1999 E Boston St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,945–$2,310
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$4,680
Price dropped $146Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Philadelphia
2476 Frankford Ave #3, Philadelphia, PA 19125
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Price dropped $100Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
16h ago
2121 E Dauphin St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Studio
1 bath
$1,050
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
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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 $1,675 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $67,000/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).