Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,300/mo
12%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,300 per month as of July 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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, San Diego, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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, San Diego, CA
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,222, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,645 | 5% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | 6% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | 3% | 29% | |
3 bedroom | $3,575 | 6% | 31% | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | 18% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,425 | |
Castle | $2,245 | |
Cherokee Point | $2,500 | |
El Cerrito | $2,525 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,257 | |
Teralta East | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,222 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,695 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
31%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last 30 days
18%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,425
Castle
Average rent
$2,245
Cherokee Point
Average rent
$2,500
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,525
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,257
Teralta East
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$2,222
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,695
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, San Diego, CA, 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, San Diego, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Adams North by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
18%higher than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, San Diego, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
4354 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
22h ago
5228 Caminito Solitario, San Diego, CA 92108
2 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Condo for rent
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1d ago
4449 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
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5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4072 Meade Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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1d ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
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1d ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
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5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
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5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4268 Caminito Pintoresco, San Diego, CA 92108
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4072 Meade Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
4354 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4410 41st St, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,895
Price drop
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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, San Diego, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $2,300 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $92,000/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).