Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 27 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,375 in January 2026, up 25.5% (+$685) from December 2025 and up 8.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,938 and $3,738. That puts Kensington $590 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 27 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | +$426 (+20.5%) | −$100 (-3.8%) | $2,313 – $2,575 | 10 |
| 1BR | $3,375 | +$685 (+25.5%) | +$270 (+8.7%) | $2,938 – $3,738 | 3 |
| 2BR | $5,512 | +$2,012 (+57.5%) | +$2,612 (+90.1%) | $4,361 – $5,700 | 8 |
| 3BR | $4,499 | +$252 (+5.9%) | +$1,249 (+38.4%) | $4,499 – $4,499 | 1 |
| 4BR | $3,800 | +$5 (+0.1%) | $0 (0.0%) | $3,750 – $3,800 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | $2,625 | −$125 (-4.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,375 | $2,785 | +$590 (+21.2%) |
| 2BR | $5,512 | $3,250 | +$2,262 (+69.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,499 | $3,700 | +$799 (+21.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,800 | $4,111 | −$311 (-7.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.