Average Rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Kensington rentals average $1,348 for a studio rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,788, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $472 (41.62%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,605. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (7.52%) year-over-year from $1,418 to $1,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $163 (9.40%) year-over-year from $1,737 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $168 (8.51%) year-over-year from $1,979 to $2,148. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $833 (34.10%) year-over-year from $2,442 to $3,275. 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 16.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.22% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.10	$1,605	$1,133 (41.62%)	$1,458 (10.06%)
1 BR	$22.95	$1,525	$1,418 (7.52%)	$1,348 (13.17%)
2 BR	$22.02	$1,900	$1,737 (9.40%)	$1,879 (1.12%)
3 BR	$18.37	$2,148	$1,979 (8.51%)	$1,977 (8.61%)
4+ BR	$18.14	$3,275	$2,442 (34.10%)	$2,324 (40.91%)

Historical Rents in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Kensington

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Kensington. The average rent in Kensington is currently $1,788 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 $1,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is Phoenixville, PA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,284 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 1.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 5.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are about 6.39% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.07% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	$875	$1,204	$1,405	$1,400
Camden, NJ	$1,698	$1,250	$1,500	$1,688
Wilmington, DE	$1,345	$1,410	$1,725	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,370	$1,707	$1,828	$1,825
Trenton, NJ	$1,300	$1,463	$1,850	$2,000
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,910	$2,430	$2,284

Top Neighborhoods Near Kensington

There are a total of 31 neighborhoods in or near Kensington. Some of these neighborhoods include Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Germantown, and Cobbs Creek. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 31 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 $1,988 per month. A total of 13 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seventeen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,988. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kensington's average rent, which is only $1,788. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,360 per month. Whereas, at $2,875 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
Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,088	$1,350	$1,360
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,173	$1,295	$1,700	$1,425
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	$795	$1,285	$1,350	$1,495
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$995	$1,250	$1,590	$1,500
Kingsessing, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,100	$1,549	$1,550
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$974	$1,300	$1,550	$1,558
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,295	$1,698	$1,650
Allegheny West, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,565	$2,050	$1,670
Avenue of the Arts North, Philadelphia, PA	$1,485	$1,662	$2,240	$1,675
Roxborough, Philadelphia, PA	$1,515	$1,600	$1,900	$1,700
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,200	$1,450	$1,700
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,115	$1,595	$2,050	$1,750
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,842	$1,675	$1,795
Mantua, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,250	$1,550	$1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,256	$1,398	$1,900	$1,988
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,240	$1,595	$1,963	$2,000
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,533	$1,895	$2,800	$2,040
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,386	$2,020	$3,028	$2,085
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,413	$1,775	$2,385	$2,090
South Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,935	$2,825	$2,100
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,531	$1,850	$2,495	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,365	$2,116	$3,005	$2,125
Queen Village - Pennsport, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$1,695	$2,300	$2,200
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$1,650	$2,564	$2,200
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,683	$2,190	$3,360	$2,224
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,483	$2,255	$3,670	$2,295
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,379	$1,930	$2,337	$2,337
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,156	$2,553	$3,216	$2,553
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,836	$2,495	$3,895	$2,575
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$2,117	$2,495	$3,581	$2,875

Top Counties Near Kensington

There are a total of 11 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 $2,300. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,400. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,785, Radnor, PA is the most expensive county by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 9.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 4.81% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 5.40% 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	$875	$1,204	$1,405	$1,400
Upper Darby, PA	$1,225	$1,200	$1,400	$1,748
Philadelphia, PA	$1,370	$1,707	$1,828	$1,825
Phoenixville, PA	$395	$1,910	$2,430	$2,284
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,600	$1,900	$2,300
Camden, NJ	$1,100	$1,545	$2,000	$2,350
Lower Merion, PA	$1,450	$1,755	$2,575	$2,500
Burlington, NJ	$1,400	$1,600	$2,200	$2,500
Mercer, NJ	$1,750	$1,850	$2,350	$2,600
Radnor, PA	N/A	$2,210	$2,638	$2,785

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 $1,800. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19141, Philadelphia, PA at $1,185 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 08540, Mercer County, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,160. That's at least $27 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 $1,538 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,975 per month. Which comes out to $23 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	$1,023	$1,465	$1,600	$1,500
19124, Philadelphia, PA	$800	$1,025	$1,300	$1,250
19140, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$900	$1,400	$1,400
19122, Philadelphia, PA	$1,358	$1,525	$1,800	$1,795
19123, Philadelphia, PA	$1,475	$2,000	$2,500	$2,154
19141, Philadelphia, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,300	$1,185
19106, Philadelphia, PA	$1,774	$2,145	$2,920	$2,300
19121, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,299	$1,495	$1,750
19107, Philadelphia, PA	$1,305	$1,996	$3,008	$2,040
19129, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,565	$2,050	$1,800

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 $1,788. 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 $1,348 and an average price per square feet of $32.10. There are a total of 12 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 $1,527 and an average price per square feet of $22.95. There are a total of 76 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 $1,898 and an average price per square feet of $22.02. There are a total of 102 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 0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,430/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.