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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, Toronto, ON
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,700/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Kensington, Toronto, ON
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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, Toronto, ON
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,695, whereas a house costs $4,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,592 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,825 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 27% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 |  37% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,447 | No Change | 39% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 215% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alexandra Park | $2,855 | |
Casa Loma | $2,779 | |
Dufferin Grove | $2,589 | |
East Bayfront | $3,050 | |
Fort York | $2,600 | |
Little Italy | $2,630 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,695 | 4% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,650 | 10% | 26% | |
Houses | $4,350 | 20% | 3% | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 23% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,825
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,447
Last year
39%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
215%
Last year
6%
Alexandra Park
Average rent
$2,855
Casa Loma
Average rent
$2,779
Dufferin Grove
Average rent
$2,589
East Bayfront
Average rent
$3,050
Fort York
Average rent
$2,600
Little Italy
Average rent
$2,630
Apartments
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
26%
Houses
Average rent
$4,350
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, Toronto, ON, 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, Toronto, ON compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Alexandra Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
42%higher than the national median
50%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, Toronto, ON is 5% lower than the median rent in Alexandra Park, Toronto, ON.
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5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Toronto
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Toronto
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Kensington apartment for rent in Toronto
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, Toronto, ON
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $2,700 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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).