Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 105 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,230 in September 2025, down 2.1% (−$70) from August 2025 and down 19.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,986 and $3,719. That puts Kensington $448 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 105 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | +$305 (+12.7%) | +$800 (+42.1%) | $2,495 – $2,718 | 5 |
| Studio | $2,700 | +$305 (+12.7%) | +$800 (+42.1%) | $2,495 – $2,718 | 9 |
| 1BR | $3,230 | −$70 (-2.1%) | −$770 (-19.3%) | $2,986 – $3,719 | 32 |
| 1BR | $3,995 | +$695 (+21.1%) | −$5 (-0.1%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,500 | +$1,000 (+28.6%) | +$1,600 (+55.2%) | $3,645 – $5,675 | 47 |
| 2BR | $5,050 | +$1,550 (+44.3%) | +$2,150 (+74.1%) | $5,050 – $5,050 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,148 | +$2,648 (+105.9%) | +$1,348 (+35.5%) | $4,624 – $5,300 | 6 |
| 3BR | $5,300 | +$2,800 (+112.0%) | +$1,500 (+39.5%) | $4,900 – $5,400 | 3 |
| 4BR | $8,000 | — | +$3,525 (+78.8%) | $8,000 – $8,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,825 | −$125 (-4.4%) |
| Studio | $2,700 | $2,825 | −$125 (-4.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,230 | $2,782 | +$448 (+16.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,995 | $2,782 | +$1,213 (+43.6%) |
| 2BR | $4,500 | $3,300 | +$1,200 (+36.4%) |
| 2BR | $5,050 | $3,300 | +$1,750 (+53.0%) |
| 3BR | $5,148 | $3,794 | +$1,354 (+35.7%) |
| 3BR | $5,300 | $3,794 | +$1,506 (+39.7%) |
| 4BR | $8,000 | $4,800 | +$3,200 (+66.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.