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Houses for Rent in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY

14 Rentals Available Nearby
Houses for Rent in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY. 14 Rentals Available Nearby
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    Unit 8B, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    2 BEDS $4,500
  • Unit 8B, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • Unit 8B, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  • Unit 8C, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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    98 Front Street, 7R, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    2 BEDS $7,500
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    302 4Th Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
    2 BEDS $5,200
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    61 Lexington Avenue, 5A, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,500
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    4730 Center Boulevard, Queens, NY 11109
    1 BED $3,745
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    88-71 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385
    3 BEDS $3,750
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    41-07 56Th Street, Queens, NY 11377
    3 BEDS $3,550
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    40 Walnut Street, Jersey City, NJ 07305
    2 BEDS $3,000
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    350 West 42Nd Street, New York, NY 10036
    STUDIO $5,700
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    38 Graham Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    3 BEDS $3,000
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    586 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    3 BEDS $4,400
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    20Th Avenue @ Port Imperial II, 417, West New York, NJ 07093
    3 BEDS $4,800
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    4206 SMITH AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
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    52 Florence Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
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Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY have increased by 2.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,315 to $2,374.

Average rent in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY

$2,374/mo Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY is around $2,374.

    What's the typical rent budget in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY?

    A share of 16% of apartments in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 3% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 35% of Kensington's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 45% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY (45%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Kensington, NY

    73 /100
    Very Walkable
    97 /100
    Rider's Paradise
    89 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 73, Transit Score®: 97, Bike Score®: 89

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY?

    Renting a house in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY?

    Houses for rent in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY are usually located in non-central areas.

    Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY demographics

    • 39,436Total Population
    • 19,532 Female
      19,904 Male
    • 36Median Age

    In total, Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY has 39,436 residents, 19,532 women and 19,904 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Kensington’s population is 36.

    Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY households

    • 9,230 Family
      5,147 Non-family
    • 4,735 Children
      9,641 No Children
    • 14,377Total Number of Households
    • 1.99Average People Per Household
    • $82,719Median Household Income

    There is a total of 14,377 households in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY. Of these, 4,735 have children and 9,641 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 9,230 family households and 5,147 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Kensington is 1.99 people, on average. The median household annual income in Kensington equals $82,719, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,870.

    Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY have no high school education, 27% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 25% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 22% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY

    Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 17 properties listed in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY to choose from, with prices ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

    Renting a house with children

    There are 14 properties in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Kensington, Brooklyn, New York City, NY and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 14 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

    Finding a home nearby is easier than you think. Check out our Apartments Near Me page and take your pick!