Average Rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Kensington rentals average $1,185 for a studio rental to $2,650 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $44 (-3.55%) year-over-year from $1,244 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $138 (8.54%) year-over-year from $1,612 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (5.07%) year-over-year from $1,808 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-6.44%) year-over-year from $2,458 to $2,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $875 (-24.82%) year-over-year from $3,525 to $2,650. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 1.75% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.56% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.70	$1,200	$1,244 (-3.55%)	$1,450 (-17.24%)
1 BR	$15.21	$1,750	$1,612 (8.54%)	$1,478 (18.38%)
2 BR	$22.36	$1,900	$1,808 (5.07%)	$1,808 (5.07%)
3 BR	$18.44	$2,300	$2,458 (-6.44%)	$2,150 (6.98%)
4+ BR	$18.99	$2,650	$3,525 (-24.82%)	$2,483 (6.75%)

Historical Rents in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Kensington

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Kensington. The average rent in Kensington is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Chester, PA, with an average rent of $1,335, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is Glassboro, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Kensington, Philadelphia, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 17.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 8.82% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are about 5.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.27% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,267	$1,425	$1,335
Wilmington, DE	$1,295	$1,450	$1,620	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,700	$1,885	$1,800
Trenton, NJ	$975	$1,450	$1,800	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,650	$2,309
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,388	$2,313
Glassboro, NJ	N/A	$1,550	$1,750	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Kensington

There are a total of 35 neighborhoods in or near Kensington. Some of these neighborhoods include Frankford, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, and Germantown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 35 total neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,843 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,843. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kensington's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Frankford has the most affordable average rent at $1,000 per month. Whereas, at $2,670 average rent per month, Fitler Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kensington. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Frankford, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$900	$1,300	$1,000
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$1,050	$1,300	$1,325
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,395	$1,773	$1,440
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,298	$1,500	$1,500
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,395	$1,925	$1,500
Belmont, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,200	$1,500	$1,500
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,023	$1,400	$1,575	$1,528
West Powelton, Philadelphia, PA	$875	$1,495	$1,650	$1,600
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,287	$1,500	$1,600
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,620	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,425	$1,720	$2,150	$1,675
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,325	$1,681	$1,725	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,241	$1,416	$1,790	$1,813
Powelton Village, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,021	$1,750	$1,850
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,330	$2,310	$3,206	$1,850
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,387	$1,795	$2,383	$1,995
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,530	$1,779	$2,100	$1,998
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,595	$1,988	$2,745	$2,000
West Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA	$900	$1,443	$2,154	$2,017
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,395	$1,600	$2,025
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,313	$2,019	$3,050	$2,033
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,450	$2,013	$2,048
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,654	$2,072	$3,084	$2,094
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,522	$2,000	$2,543	$2,095
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$2,108	$2,900	$2,240
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,279	$1,650	$2,500	$2,262
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,556	$2,295	$2,795	$2,295
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,650	$2,573	$2,400
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,625	$3,835	$2,475
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,723	$2,670	$3,260	$2,670

Top Counties Near Kensington

There are a total of 12 counties located by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA, Upper Darby, PA, and Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,280. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,335. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,825, Lower Merion, PA is the most expensive county by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 15.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 2.65% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 10.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,267	$1,425	$1,335
Upper Darby, PA	$1,750	$1,150	$1,400	$1,563
Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,700	$1,885	$1,800
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,502	$1,900	$2,200
Camden, NJ	$1,395	$1,500	$2,000	$2,250
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,975	$2,650	$2,309
West Chester, PA	$1,363	$1,750	$2,388	$2,313
Burlington, NJ	$1,550	$1,610	$2,198	$2,500
Tredyffrin, PA	$325	$1,775	$2,263	$2,575
Lower Merion, PA	$1,375	$1,930	$2,613	$2,825

Top Zipcodes Near Kensington

There are a total of 30 zipcodes in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,796. A total of 16 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19124, Philadelphia, PA at $1,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,700 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,117. That's at least $28 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is $1,588 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,922 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19134, Philadelphia, PA	$1,050	$1,750	$1,699	$1,650
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$900	$1,300	$1,100
19140, Philadelphia, PA	$650	$1,050	$1,225	$1,325
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,348	$1,495	$1,873	$1,795
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,995	$2,600	$2,100
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,598	$1,979	$2,800	$2,195
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,135	$1,263	$1,500	$1,650
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$2,118	$2,960	$2,200
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,299	$1,590	$2,025	$1,700
19130, Philadelphia, PA	$1,512	$1,875	$2,363	$1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - Kensington Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Kensington, Philadelphia, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Kensington, Philadelphia, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,185 and an average price per square feet of $32.70. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Kensington.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $15.21. There are a total of 81 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kensington.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $22.36. There are a total of 104 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Kensington.

How have rent prices in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.