Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,650 in March 2026, up 10.6% (+$350) from February 2026 and up 18.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,650 and $3,650. That puts Kensington $125 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,773 | +$1,173 (+45.1%) | +$1,550 (+69.7%) | $3,773 – $3,773 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,650 | +$350 (+10.6%) | +$568 (+18.4%) | $3,650 – $3,650 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,250 | −$645 (-13.2%) | +$450 (+11.8%) | $4,250 – $4,250 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,773 | $3,735 | +$38 (+1.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,650 | $3,525 | +$125 (+3.5%) |
| 3BR | $4,250 | $3,516 | +$734 (+20.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.