Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 76 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $2,690 in December 2025, up 3.5% (+$91) from November 2025 and up 49.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,500 and $3,100. That puts Kensington $298 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 76 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | −$525 (-20.2%) | −$520 (-20.1%) | $1,962 – $2,563 | 8 |
| 1BR | $2,690 | +$91 (+3.5%) | +$890 (+49.4%) | $2,500 – $3,100 | 20 |
| 2BR | $3,500 | +$103 (+3.0%) | +$750 (+27.3%) | $2,650 – $4,500 | 39 |
| 3BR | $4,248 | +$253 (+6.3%) | +$548 (+14.8%) | $3,549 – $4,500 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,795 | −$2,705 (-41.6%) | +$20 (+0.5%) | $3,698 – $3,795 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | $2,567 | −$492 (-19.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,690 | $2,393 | +$298 (+12.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,500 | $3,100 | +$400 (+12.9%) |
| 3BR | $4,248 | $3,600 | +$648 (+18.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,795 | $4,550 | −$755 (-16.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.