Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 196 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,082 in March 2025, up 58.0% (+$1,132) from February 2025 and up 33.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,082 and $3,082. That puts Kensington $582 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,500. The month's figures are based on 196 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,223 | −$427 (-16.1%) | +$73 (+3.4%) | $1,934 – $2,694 | 12 |
| Studio | $2,350 | −$300 (-11.3%) | +$200 (+9.3%) | $1,996 – $2,731 | 14 |
| 1BR | $3,082 | +$1,132 (+58.0%) | +$774 (+33.6%) | $3,082 – $3,082 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,995 | +$1,045 (+53.6%) | +$688 (+29.8%) | $2,298 – $3,550 | 75 |
| 2BR | $2,995 | +$120 (+4.2%) | −$105 (-3.4%) | $2,773 – $3,500 | 51 |
| 2BR | $4,198 | +$1,323 (+46.0%) | +$1,098 (+35.4%) | $4,198 – $4,198 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | +$400 (+11.8%) | +$1,800 (+90.0%) | $3,500 – $4,900 | 17 |
| 3BR | $3,800 | +$400 (+11.8%) | +$1,800 (+90.0%) | $3,500 – $4,850 | 19 |
| 4BR | $3,848 | −$302 (-7.3%) | −$2 (-0.1%) | $3,774 – $3,921 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,848 | −$302 (-7.3%) | −$2 (-0.1%) | $3,774 – $3,921 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,223 | $2,514 | −$291 (-11.6%) |
| Studio | $2,350 | $2,514 | −$163 (-6.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,082 | $2,500 | +$582 (+23.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,995 | $2,500 | +$495 (+19.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,995 | $2,938 | +$58 (+2.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,198 | $2,938 | +$1,261 (+42.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,600 | +$200 (+5.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,800 | $3,600 | +$200 (+5.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,848 | $4,400 | −$552 (-12.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,848 | $4,400 | −$552 (-12.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2025.