Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 141 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,300 in August 2025, up 13.8% (+$400) from July 2025 and down 1.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,956 and $3,496. That puts Kensington $600 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 141 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | −$347 (-12.2%) | +$48 (+2.0%) | $2,400 – $2,695 | 13 |
| Studio | $2,395 | −$452 (-15.9%) | −$57 (-2.3%) | $2,395 – $2,395 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,300 | +$400 (+13.8%) | −$50 (-1.5%) | $2,956 – $3,496 | 40 |
| 1BR | $2,800 | −$100 (-3.4%) | −$550 (-16.4%) | $2,800 – $2,800 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,311 | +$978 (+29.3%) | −$93 (-2.1%) | $2,899 – $5,431 | 68 |
| 2BR | $3,500 | +$167 (+5.0%) | −$904 (-20.5%) | $3,350 – $3,650 | 2 |
| 3BR | $2,500 | −$525 (-17.4%) | −$325 (-11.5%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,500 | +$1,475 (+48.8%) | +$1,675 (+59.3%) | $4,100 – $6,800 | 15 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | $2,800 | −$300 (-10.7%) |
| Studio | $2,395 | $2,800 | −$405 (-14.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $2,700 | +$600 (+22.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,800 | $2,700 | +$100 (+3.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,311 | $3,200 | +$1,111 (+34.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,500 | $3,200 | +$300 (+9.4%) |
| 3BR | $2,500 | $3,763 | −$1,262 (-33.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,500 | $3,763 | +$738 (+19.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.