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Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, San Diego, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,395/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kensington, San Diego, CA
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,272, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | 2% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,937 | 4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 4% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 18% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Adams North | $2,247 | |
Castle | $2,312 | |
Cherokee Point | $2,446 | |
El Cerrito | $2,350 | |
Serra Mesa | $3,447 | |
Teralta East | $1,850 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,272 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
8%
Adams North
Average rent
$2,247
Castle
Average rent
$2,312
Cherokee Point
Average rent
$2,446
El Cerrito
Average rent
$2,350
Serra Mesa
Average rent
$3,447
Teralta East
Average rent
$1,850
Apartments
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
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
26%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, San Diego, CA is 7% higher than the median rent in Adams North, San Diego, CA.
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5d+ ago
4476 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4545 Edgeware Rd, San Diego, CA 92116
2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,395
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1 bath
$5,000
$4,500
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
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1 bath
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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 $2,395 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 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 $96,000/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).