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

The average size for a Kensington, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 647 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Kensington is $1,519 per month, a 2.57% decrease from last years average of $1,559.

What is the average apartment size in Kensington?

The typical apartment in Kensington offers about 647 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 $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kensington?

In Kensington, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $1,519, a 2.57% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,559.

One-bedroom apartments provide 610 square feet for $1,532, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: August 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,519	647 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,532	610 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 decreased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,559 to $1,519.

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

The largest share of rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA (66%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

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

3,451 or 44% of the households in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA are renter-occupied while 4,383 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Kensington?

Ogontz $1,124/month

Cobbs Creek $1,162/month

Frankford $1,163/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,036/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington?

Society Hill $3,480/month

Hawthorne $3,533/month

Navy Yard $3,657/month

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

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Navy Yard	$3,657
Hawthorne	$3,533
Society Hill	$3,480
University City	$3,343
Center City West	$2,925
North Philadelphia	$2,708
Powelton Village	$2,607
Rittenhouse Square	$2,564
Passyunk Square	$2,486
Logan Square	$2,482
Old City	$2,399
Northern Liberties	$2,306
Market East	$2,302
Southwest Center City	$2,270
Manayunk	$2,266
West Poplar	$2,261
East Poplar	$2,241
Spring Garden	$2,223
Kensington South	$2,155
Fishtown	$2,096
Olde Kensington	$2,085
Callowhill	$2,012
Washington Square West	$1,959
Paradise	$1,913
Chestnut Hill	$1,908
Francisville	$1,904
Mill Creek	$1,837
Cabot	$1,837
Spruce Hill	$1,834
Norris Square	$1,826
East Torresdale	$1,811
Packer Park	$1,788
Brewerytown	$1,787
Central Roxborough	$1,779
Wynnefield Heights	$1,770
East Kensington	$1,748
Mantua	$1,735
Andorra	$1,734
Garden Court	$1,727
Wissahickon	$1,713
Upper Roxborough	$1,707
Wynnefield	$1,683
East Falls	$1,661
Overbrook Farms	$1,597
Point Breeze	$1,586
West Torresdale	$1,532
West Mount Airy	$1,530
Kensington	$1,519
Germantown	$1,518
Somerton	$1,501
Rhawnhurst	$1,485
Bustleton	$1,482
Holmesburg	$1,481
Fox Chase	$1,433
Winchester	$1,431
East Mount Airy	$1,405
East Oak Lane	$1,404
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,385
Cedarbrook	$1,379
Bells Corner	$1,365
Cecil B Moore	$1,331
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Fern Rock	$1,317
Burholme	$1,300
Olney	$1,286
West Oak Lane	$1,267
Tioga	$1,266
Lexington	$1,264
Logan	$1,234
Cedar Park	$1,224
Walnut Hill	$1,218
Frankford	$1,163
Cobbs Creek	$1,162
Ogontz	$1,124

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kensington is 12% lower than in Andorra

$1,519

Kensington rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,519

$1,734

Andorra rent is 14% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,734

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.