Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 101 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $1,950 in February 2025, down 37.2% (−$1,155) from January 2025 and down 27.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,950 and $1,950. That puts Kensington $528 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,478. The month's figures are based on 101 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,650 | +$50 (+1.9%) | +$600 (+29.3%) | $2,345 – $2,650 | 3 |
| Studio | $2,650 | +$50 (+1.9%) | +$600 (+29.3%) | $2,345 – $2,650 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,950 | −$1,155 (-37.2%) | −$747 (-27.7%) | $1,950 – $1,950 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,105 | $0 (0.0%) | +$408 (+15.1%) | $2,471 – $3,548 | 47 |
| 2BR | $3,150 | +$250 (+8.6%) | +$700 (+28.6%) | $2,750 – $4,350 | 29 |
| 2BR | $2,875 | −$25 (-0.9%) | +$425 (+17.3%) | $2,813 – $2,938 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,400 | +$75 (+2.3%) | −$300 (-8.1%) | $3,400 – $3,400 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,825 | +$500 (+15.0%) | +$125 (+3.4%) | $3,425 – $5,534 | 6 |
| 4BR | $4,150 | +$350 (+9.2%) | +$300 (+7.8%) | $4,000 – $4,150 | 5 |
| 4BR | $4,075 | +$275 (+7.2%) | +$225 (+5.8%) | $4,038 – $4,113 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,650 | $2,566 | +$85 (+3.3%) |
| Studio | $2,650 | $2,566 | +$85 (+3.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,950 | $2,478 | −$527 (-21.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,105 | $2,478 | +$628 (+25.3%) |
| 2BR | $3,150 | $3,000 | +$150 (+5.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,875 | $3,000 | −$125 (-4.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,400 | $3,600 | −$200 (-5.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,825 | $3,600 | +$225 (+6.2%) |
| 4BR | $4,150 | $4,200 | −$50 (-1.2%) |
| 4BR | $4,075 | $4,200 | −$125 (-3.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 173 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2025.