Monthly Rent Report
Kensington Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 11218, New York City, from 23 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Kensington was $3,300 in February 2026, down 2.2% (−$75) from January 2026 and up 69.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,650 and $3,589. That puts Kensington $400 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 23 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | +$100 (+4.0%) | −$50 (-1.9%) | $2,550 – $2,650 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,300 | −$75 (-2.2%) | +$1,350 (+69.2%) | $2,650 – $3,589 | 9 |
| 2BR | $3,850 | −$1,662 (-30.2%) | +$975 (+33.9%) | $3,225 – $5,350 | 11 |
| 3BR | $4,895 | +$396 (+8.8%) | +$1,495 (+44.0%) | $4,895 – $4,895 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Kensington vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Kensington Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | $2,700 | −$100 (-3.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $2,900 | +$400 (+13.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,850 | $3,393 | +$458 (+13.5%) |
| 3BR | $4,895 | $3,739 | +$1,157 (+30.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.