Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 41 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,213 in October 2025, down 19.6% (−$782) from September 2025 and up 138.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,950 and $3,476. That puts Kensington $463 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 41 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,657 | −$43 (-1.6%) | +$62 (+2.4%) | $2,570 – $2,739 | 4 |
| 1BR | $3,213 | −$782 (-19.6%) | +$1,863 (+138.0%) | $2,950 – $3,476 | 14 |
| 2BR | $5,398 | +$898 (+19.9%) | +$2,298 (+74.1%) | $4,225 – $5,700 | 22 |
| 3BR | $3,995 | −$1,305 (-24.6%) | +$195 (+5.1%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,657 | $2,707 | −$50 (-1.9%) |
| 1BR | $3,213 | $2,750 | +$463 (+16.8%) |
| 2BR | $5,398 | $3,271 | +$2,127 (+65.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,995 | $3,700 | +$295 (+8.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.