Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — April 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 82 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,950 in April 2025, up 28.2% (+$868) from March 2025 and up 51.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,950 and $3,950. That puts Kensington $1,366 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,584. The month's figures are based on 82 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. March 2025 | Vs. April 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,943 | −$407 (-17.3%) | −$660 (-25.4%) | $1,838 – $2,870 | 8 |
| Studio | $2,748 | +$398 (+16.9%) | +$145 (+5.6%) | $2,748 – $2,748 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,950 | +$868 (+28.2%) | +$1,350 (+51.9%) | $3,950 – $3,950 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,990 | −$92 (-3.0%) | +$390 (+15.0%) | $2,300 – $3,750 | 37 |
| 2BR | $3,100 | +$105 (+3.5%) | +$400 (+14.8%) | $2,900 – $4,925 | 21 |
| 2BR | $3,000 | +$5 (+0.2%) | +$300 (+11.1%) | $3,000 – $3,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,535 | −$265 (-7.0%) | −$65 (-1.8%) | $3,449 – $3,850 | 8 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | −$300 (-7.9%) | −$100 (-2.8%) | $3,500 – $3,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | +$153 (+4.0%) | +$500 (+14.3%) | $3,850 – $4,247 | 3 |
| 4BR | $4,000 | +$153 (+4.0%) | +$500 (+14.3%) | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in April 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — April 2025
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,943 | $2,725 | −$782 (-28.7%) |
| Studio | $2,748 | $2,725 | +$23 (+0.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,950 | $2,584 | +$1,366 (+52.9%) |
| 1BR | $2,990 | $2,584 | +$406 (+15.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,100 | $3,050 | +$50 (+1.6%) |
| 2BR | $3,000 | $3,050 | −$50 (-1.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,535 | $3,600 | −$65 (-1.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,600 | −$100 (-2.8%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,499 | −$499 (-11.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,000 | $4,499 | −$499 (-11.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in April 2025.