Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — September 2020
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 287 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $1,795 in September 2020, down 3.0% (−$55) from August 2020. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,700 and $1,999. That puts Kensington $31 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,825. The month's figures are based on 287 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2020 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | −$100 (-5.7%) | — | $1,550 – $1,750 | 11 |
| Studio | $1,650 | −$100 (-5.7%) | — | $1,550 – $1,750 | 11 |
| 1BR | $1,795 | −$55 (-3.0%) | — | $1,700 – $1,999 | 70 |
| 1BR | $1,795 | −$55 (-3.0%) | — | $1,700 – $1,999 | 70 |
| 2BR | $2,960 | +$660 (+28.7%) | — | $2,960 – $2,960 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,200 | −$100 (-4.3%) | — | $2,058 – $2,481 | 76 |
| 3BR | $2,800 | +$200 (+7.7%) | — | $2,500 – $3,500 | 37 |
| 3BR | $2,300 | −$300 (-11.5%) | — | $2,300 – $2,300 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $2,800 – $3,000 | 5 |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $2,800 – $3,000 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2020. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — September 2020
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,727 | −$76 (-4.4%) |
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,727 | −$76 (-4.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,795 | $1,825 | −$30 (-1.7%) |
| 1BR | $1,795 | $1,825 | −$30 (-1.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,960 | $2,200 | +$760 (+34.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 3BR | $2,800 | $2,600 | +$200 (+7.7%) |
| 3BR | $2,300 | $2,600 | −$300 (-11.5%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,200 | −$200 (-6.3%) |
| 4BR | $3,000 | $3,200 | −$200 (-6.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2020.