Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — July 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 76 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $2,900 in July 2025, down 26.1% (−$1,025) from June 2025 and up 31.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,600 and $3,200. That puts Kensington $307 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,594. The month's figures are based on 76 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. June 2025 | Vs. July 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,847 | −$1,078 (-27.5%) | −$46 (-1.6%) | $2,471 – $3,223 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,847 | −$1,078 (-27.5%) | −$46 (-1.6%) | $2,471 – $3,223 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,900 | −$1,025 (-26.1%) | +$700 (+31.8%) | $2,600 – $3,200 | 19 |
| 1BR | $3,094 | −$831 (-21.2%) | +$894 (+40.6%) | $3,094 – $3,094 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,995 | +$545 (+22.2%) | −$252 (-7.8%) | $2,995 – $2,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,333 | +$883 (+36.0%) | +$86 (+2.6%) | $3,025 – $4,500 | 18 |
| 3BR | $3,025 | −$1,225 (-28.8%) | −$1,175 (-28.0%) | $2,938 – $3,113 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | −$750 (-17.6%) | −$700 (-16.7%) | $3,125 – $4,498 | 22 |
| 4BR | $3,650 | −$645 (-15.0%) | −$320 (-8.1%) | $3,575 – $3,725 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,800 | −$495 (-11.5%) | −$170 (-4.3%) | $3,650 – $4,000 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in July 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — July 2025
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,847 | $2,684 | +$163 (+6.1%) |
| Studio | $2,847 | $2,684 | +$163 (+6.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,900 | $2,594 | +$307 (+11.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,094 | $2,594 | +$501 (+19.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,995 | $3,100 | −$105 (-3.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,333 | $3,100 | +$233 (+7.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,025 | $3,777 | −$752 (-19.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,777 | −$277 (-7.3%) |
| 4BR | $3,650 | $4,375 | −$725 (-16.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,800 | $4,375 | −$575 (-13.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in July 2025.