What is the average apartment size in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The average size for a Kensington, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 625 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kensington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Kensington is $1,410 per month, a 0.41% increase from last year’s average of $1,404.

What is the average apartment size in Kensington?

The typical apartment in Kensington offers about 625 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kensington?

The typical rent budget in Kensington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kensington?

In Kensington, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $1,410, a 0.41% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,404.

One-bedroom apartments provide 602 square feet for $1,358, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,410	625 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,358	602 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Kensington, Philadelphia, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA have increased by 0.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,404 to $1,410.

What's the typical rent budget in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA?

3,567 or 45% of the households in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 4,427 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Kensington?

Tioga $1,051/month

Frankford $1,056/month

Ogontz $1,109/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,027/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington?

Northern Liberties $2,962/month

University City $3,255/month

Society Hill $3,305/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Society Hill	$3,305
University City	$3,255
Northern Liberties	$2,962
Center City West	$2,791
Powelton Village	$2,752
North Philadelphia	$2,627
Rittenhouse Square	$2,600
Logan Square	$2,543
West Poplar	$2,420
Old City	$2,383
Passyunk Square	$2,373
Olde Kensington	$2,298
Manayunk	$2,294
Market East	$2,273
Washington Square West	$2,232
Kensington South	$2,183
Fishtown	$2,177
East Poplar	$2,146
Callowhill	$2,131
Spring Garden	$2,118
Chestnut Hill	$1,975
Spruce Hill	$1,888
Paradise	$1,859
Wynnefield Heights	$1,842
Cabot	$1,826
East Torresdale	$1,824
Mantua	$1,810
Central Roxborough	$1,769
Upper Roxborough	$1,742
Packer Park	$1,737
Francisville	$1,725
Brewerytown	$1,706
Garden Court	$1,691
Andorra	$1,689
Wynnefield	$1,683
Wissahickon	$1,665
East Falls	$1,648
Parkwood	$1,643
Overbrook Farms	$1,629
East Kensington	$1,611
Holmesburg	$1,548
West Mount Airy	$1,542
Point Breeze	$1,542
Somerton	$1,505
Bustleton	$1,497
Germantown	$1,481
Cecil B Moore	$1,477
West Torresdale	$1,473
Winchester	$1,458
Rhawnhurst	$1,448
Millbrook	$1,442
Fox Chase	$1,422
Kensington	$1,410
Melrose Park Gardens	$1,407
East Oak Lane	$1,406
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,401
Burholme	$1,399
Bells Corner	$1,380
East Mount Airy	$1,368
Cedarbrook	$1,339
Cobbs Creek	$1,337
Oxford Circle	$1,334
Tacony	$1,329
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
West Oak Lane	$1,304
Logan	$1,245
Cedar Park	$1,218
Olney	$1,200
Fern Rock	$1,192
Walnut Hill	$1,156
Lexington	$1,152
Ogontz	$1,109
Frankford	$1,056
Tioga	$1,051

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kensington is 17% lower than in Andorra

$1,410

Kensington rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,410

$1,689

Andorra rent is 20% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,689

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kensington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.