Average Rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Current Versus Historical Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Rents

Kensington rentals average $1,205 for a studio rental to $2,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,763, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $43 (3.69%) year-over-year from $1,157 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $65 (4.84%) year-over-year from $1,341 to $1,406. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $98 (-5.32%) year-over-year from $1,848 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $92 (-4.18%) year-over-year from $2,192 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $175 (-5.98%) year-over-year from $2,925 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 up by 14.29% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 54.21% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $1.53 $1,200 $1,157 (3.69%) $1,013 (18.52%)
1 BR $1.96 $1,406 $1,341 (4.84%) $777 (80.97%)
2 BR $1.83 $1,750 $1,848 (-5.32%) $1,683 (4.01%)
3 BR $1.49 $2,100 $2,192 (-4.18%) $1,696 (23.83%)
4+ BR $1.39 $2,750 $2,925 (-5.98%) $3,483 (-21.05%)

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 $1,800 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Wilmington, DE, with an average rent of $1,620, 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 $2,171 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 3.73% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.84% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are about 9.72% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 3.83% more affordable. 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 $1,250 $1,500 $1,975 $1,620
Philadelphia, PA $1,288 $1,700 $1,850 $1,800
Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,981 $2,238 $2,171

Top Neighborhoods Near Kensington

There are a total of 16 neighborhoods in or near Kensington. Some of these neighborhoods include Cobbs Creek, Germantown, and North Philadelphia East. We've included all of these top 16 neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 16 neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is currently around $1,863 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only ten neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,863. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Kensington's average rent, which is only $1,763. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Kensington, Cobbs Creek has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $3,323 average rent per month, University City is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Kensington. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,100 $1,400 $1,400
Germantown, Philadelphia, PA $1,210 $1,450 $1,877 $1,498
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA $1,250 $1,495 $1,700 $1,675
Manayunk, Philadelphia, PA $1,400 $1,500 $1,673 $1,695
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA $1,285 $1,300 $1,600 $1,725
East Germantown, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,790 $1,350 $1,753
Washington Square West, Philadelphia, PA $1,400 $1,678 $1,893 $1,800
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA $1,149 $1,450 $1,825 $1,850
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia, PA $1,000 $1,500 $1,900 $1,875
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA $1,395 $1,725 $2,550 $1,900
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA $1,525 $1,818 $2,100 $1,998
Center City West, Philadelphia, PA $1,525 $2,000 $2,840 $1,998
Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,615 $1,895 $2,758 $2,050
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA $1,220 $2,055 $2,555 $2,105
Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA $1,827 $2,300 $3,930 $2,508
University City, Philadelphia, PA $1,281 $3,386 $3,950 $3,323

Top Counties Near Kensington

There are a total of 16 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 $2,350. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Philadelphia, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Mercer, NJ is the most expensive county by Kensington, Philadelphia, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 62.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 15.33% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is 9.72% 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 $1,288 $1,700 $1,850 $1,800
Delaware, PA N/A $1,500 $1,800 $1,900
Camden, NJ $900 $1,450 $1,950 $2,300
Montgomery, PA $1,706 $1,800 $2,000 $2,300
Burlington, NJ N/A $1,600 $2,000 $2,400
Gloucester, NJ N/A $1,490 $1,850 $2,600
Bucks, PA N/A $1,800 $2,450 $2,660
Mercer, NJ $3,100 $1,900 $2,500 $2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Kensington

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Kensington, Philadelphia, PA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,717. 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 19144, Philadelphia, PA at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,151 per month is 19460, Phoenixville, PA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,184. 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 $1,550 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,700 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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 $1,200 $1,513 $1,750 $1,550
19104, Philadelphia, PA $1,184 $2,240 $1,700 $1,717
19128, Philadelphia, PA $1,425 $1,550 $1,650 $1,675
19145, Philadelphia, PA N/A $1,288 $1,673 $1,750
19460, Phoenixville, PA N/A $1,957 $2,195 $2,151

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 $1,763. 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 $1,205 and an average price per square feet of $1.53. 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 $1,431 and an average price per square feet of $1.96. There are a total of 24 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 $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $1.83. There are a total of 59 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 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?
A reasonable rent price in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA is around $1,410/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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