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

The average size for a Kensington, Philadelphia, PA apartment is 606 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Kensington is $1,428 per month, a 0.92% increase from last years average of $1,415.

What is the average apartment size in Kensington?

The typical apartment in Kensington offers about 606 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 51% 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: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $1,428, a 0.92% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,415.

One-bedroom apartments provide 585 square feet for $1,383, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,428	606 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,383	585 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 0.92% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,415 to $1,428.

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

The largest share of rentals in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA (51%) 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.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Kensington?

Ogontz $1,092/month

Frankford $1,105/month

Tioga $1,182/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,002/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington?

Society Hill $3,303/month

University City $3,322/month

Hawthorne $3,353/month

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

Average Rent in Philadelphia, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hawthorne	$3,353
University City	$3,322
Society Hill	$3,303
Center City West	$2,897
North Philadelphia	$2,672
Powelton Village	$2,623
Passyunk Square	$2,612
Rittenhouse Square	$2,531
Logan Square	$2,428
Northern Liberties	$2,406
Old City	$2,309
Southwest Center City	$2,296
West Poplar	$2,258
Manayunk	$2,239
Market East	$2,232
Olde Kensington	$2,230
Spring Garden	$2,186
East Poplar	$2,152
Fishtown	$2,114
Kensington South	$2,093
Washington Square West	$2,021
Callowhill	$1,997
Chestnut Hill	$1,938
Paradise	$1,897
Cabot	$1,881
East Torresdale	$1,846
Norris Square	$1,813
Central Roxborough	$1,799
Spruce Hill	$1,793
Brewerytown	$1,765
Mantua	$1,763
East Kensington	$1,742
Packer Park	$1,736
Garden Court	$1,734
Francisville	$1,725
Wynnefield Heights	$1,716
Wynnefield	$1,686
Upper Roxborough	$1,682
Andorra	$1,682
East Falls	$1,634
Point Breeze	$1,596
Overbrook Farms	$1,596
West Torresdale	$1,554
West Mount Airy	$1,522
Wissahickon	$1,503
Holmesburg	$1,499
Bustleton	$1,496
Germantown	$1,477
Rhawnhurst	$1,450
Fox Chase	$1,436
Kensington	$1,428
Winchester	$1,418
Cobbs Creek	$1,400
Bells Corner	$1,398
Burholme	$1,385
Cecil B Moore	$1,383
East Oak Lane	$1,375
East Mount Airy	$1,375
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,361
Cedarbrook	$1,350
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
West Oak Lane	$1,308
Olney	$1,293
Logan	$1,271
Cedar Park	$1,268
Fern Rock	$1,268
Walnut Hill	$1,188
Tioga	$1,182
Frankford	$1,105
Ogontz	$1,092

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kensington is 15% lower than in Andorra

$1,428

Kensington rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,428

$1,682

Andorra rent is 18% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,682

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.