Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Last updated on January 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kensington, San Diego, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kensington, San Diego, CA is $2,150. This is +13%, or $250, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Kensington, San Diego, CA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Kensington, San Diego, CA is $1,995. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kensington, San Diego, CA costs about $1,950 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,995. Houses for rent in Kensington, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,795.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,972 | 3% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | 2% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $6,995 | No Change | 18% | |
Studio | $1,750 | 1% | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,195 | |
Castle | $1,947 | |
Cherokee Point | $2,098 | |
El Cerrito | $2,572 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,502 | |
Teralta East | $1,795 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,995 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,422 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,795 | 27% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,995
Last year
18%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,195
Castle
Average rent
$1,947
Cherokee Point
Average rent
$2,098
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,572
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,502
Teralta East
Average rent
$1,795
Apartments
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,422
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
27%
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.
Median rent prices in Kensington, San Diego, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, San Diego, CA is 2% lower than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4670 Kensington Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5228 Caminito Solitario, San Diego, CA 92108
2 beds
2 baths
$5,800
Condo for rent
Available Apr 16
1d ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington condo for rent in San Diego
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4673 Terrace Drive #4673B, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
1d ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4670 Kensington Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$4,995
House for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
2d ago
4461 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4673 Terrace Drive #4673B, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Kensington condo for rent in San Diego
Studio
1 bath
$2,495
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
4380 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4461 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$6,995
House for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
4520 Marlborough Drive, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4377 41st St, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
1d ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Terrace Ct, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$3,600
$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4377 41st St, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19