Average Rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Kensington rentals average $1,048 for a studio rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,750, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $327 (-23.76%) year-over-year from $1,374 to $1,048. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $97 (6.80%) year-over-year from $1,431 to $1,528. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.65%) year-over-year from $1,842 to $1,873. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $195 (-8.16%) year-over-year from $2,390 to $2,195. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-2.65%) year-over-year from $2,825 to $2,750. 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 down by 3.53% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.43% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 52.07% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$1.60	$1,048	$1,374 (-23.76%)	$971 (7.90%)
1 BR	$2.15	$1,528	$1,431 (6.80%)	$833 (83.36%)
2 BR	$2.02	$1,873	$1,842 (1.65%)	$1,758 (6.54%)
3 BR	$1.48	$2,195	$2,390 (-8.16%)	$1,828 (20.11%)
4+ BR	$1.65	$2,750	$2,825 (-2.65%)	$3,117 (-11.76%)

Historical Rents in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Top Cities Near Kensington

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Kensington. The average rent in Kensington is currently $1,820 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,700, 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 $2,440 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 24.11% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.73% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are about 4.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.24% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$1,700
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,082	$2,630	$2,440

Top Neighborhoods Near Kensington

There are a total of 22 neighborhoods in or near Kensington. Some of these neighborhoods include Germantown, Cobbs Creek, and Haddington. We've included all of these top 22 neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 22 neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,936 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,936. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kensington's average rent, which is only $1,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,423 per month. Whereas, at $2,590 average rent per month, Logan Square is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kensington. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,378	$1,700	$1,423
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA	N/A	$1,158	$1,425	$1,438
Haddington, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$900	$1,450	$1,450
Port Richmond, Philadelphia, PA	$1,163	$1,350	$1,400	$1,500
South Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,200	$1,575	$1,625
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,210	$1,490	$1,500	$1,695
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,475	$1,800	$1,697
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA	$1,263	$1,498	$1,903	$1,750
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA	$1,048	$1,433	$1,900	$1,850
Avenue of the Arts South, Philadelphia, PA	$1,150	$1,758	$2,863	$1,900
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,400	$1,695	$2,450	$1,922
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA	$1,131	$1,450	$1,950	$1,950
Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA	$1,145	$1,695	$2,100	$1,975
University City, Philadelphia, PA	$1,284	$2,683	$3,866	$1,984
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,500	$1,818	$2,195	$1,993
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,575	$2,082	$3,350	$2,050
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,538	$2,055	$2,850	$2,055
Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,498	$2,075	$2,075
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,460	$2,120	$3,959	$2,075
Fitler Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,725	$2,048	$2,998	$2,100
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,411	$1,900	$2,565	$2,125
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA	$1,761	$2,385	$3,810	$2,590

Top Counties Near Kensington

There are a total of 22 counties located by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. Some of these counties include Philadelphia, PA, Delaware, PA, and Camden, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,397. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,820. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,800, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 27.21% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 1.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 10.55% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 8 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,715	$1,900	$1,820
Delaware, PA	$800	$1,300	$1,850	$1,950
Camden, NJ	$1,173	$1,598	$1,950	$2,275
Montgomery, PA	$1,784	$1,750	$2,085	$2,293
Burlington, NJ	$725	$1,505	$2,200	$2,500
Bucks, PA	N/A	$2,100	$2,325	$2,578
Gloucester, NJ	N/A	$1,490	$1,800	$2,600
Mercer, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,450	$2,800

Top Zipcodes Near Kensington

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,688. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,470 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,239. That's at least $2 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 $1,443 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,723 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 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
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,213	$1,360	$1,500	$1,435
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,265	$1,900	$1,830	$1,850
19131, Philadelphia, PA	$925	$1,150	$1,400	$1,400
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$2,338	$1,525	$1,750	$1,675
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,150	$1,695	$1,700
19460, Phoenixville, PA	$1,598	$2,091	$2,630	$2,470

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 $1,750. 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 $1,048 and an average price per square feet of $1.60. There are a total of 4 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 $1,638 and an average price per square feet of $2.15. There are a total of 38 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $2.02. There are a total of 43 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 -0.24%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.