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Last updated on February 22, 2026
Last updated on February 22, 2026
Last updated on February 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kensington, San Diego, CA is $2,397. This is +26%, or $497, higher than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Kensington, San Diego, CA is $2,397. This is +26%, or $497, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,045. A 1-bedroom apartment in Kensington, San Diego, CA costs about $1,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,450. Houses for rent in Kensington, San Diego, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,900.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,925 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 6% | 18% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $5,995 | 5% | 1% | |
Studio | $1,695 | No Change | 13% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,797 | |
Castle | $2,250 | |
Cherokee Point | $2,248 | |
El Cerrito | $2,925 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,621 | |
Teralta East | $1,870 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,045 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,797
Castle
Average rent
$2,250
Cherokee Point
Average rent
$2,248
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,925
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,621
Teralta East
Average rent
$1,870
Apartments
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
12%
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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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, San Diego, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
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21h ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
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1 bath
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1 bath
$2,600
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5d+ ago
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Studio
1 bath
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Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
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1 bed
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
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5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4138 Middlesex Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
Studio
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4109 Park Pl, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4344 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4461 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4389 42nd St #A, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 18
5d+ ago
4329 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1 bath
$4,995
$4,595
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
4673 Terrace Dr #4673B, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
15h ago
4380 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4461 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
1 bed
1 bath
$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4389 42nd St #A, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 18
5d+ ago
4329 Central Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4 beds
3 baths
$6,995
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
2 baths
$2,995
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
21h ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
$1,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Kensington apartment for rent in San Diego
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
$2,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
4389 42nd St #A, San Diego, CA 92105
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
$2,150
Price drop
House for rent
Available Feb 18
4d ago
4545 Edgeware Rd, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kensington house for rent in San Diego
3 beds
1 bath
$4,995
$4,595
Price drop
House for rent