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: February 25, 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: February 25, 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 $1,112/month

Tioga $1,120/month

Frankford $1,132/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,982/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington?

Hawthorne $3,108/month

University City $3,218/month

Society Hill $3,368/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	$3,368
University City	$3,218
Hawthorne	$3,108
Center City West	$2,791
North Philadelphia	$2,746
Powelton Village	$2,623
Rittenhouse Square	$2,544
Logan Square	$2,463
Passyunk Square	$2,421
Northern Liberties	$2,402
Old City	$2,324
Fishtown	$2,281
Market East	$2,227
West Poplar	$2,226
Olde Kensington	$2,220
Manayunk	$2,189
Southwest Center City	$2,157
Spring Garden	$2,103
East Poplar	$2,092
Washington Square West	$2,091
Callowhill	$2,064
Kensington South	$1,974
Chestnut Hill	$1,963
Mill Creek	$1,962
Cabot	$1,863
East Torresdale	$1,860
Mantua	$1,785
Norris Square	$1,781
Paradise	$1,779
Central Roxborough	$1,748
Spruce Hill	$1,742
Brewerytown	$1,736
Packer Park	$1,728
Francisville	$1,725
Wynnefield Heights	$1,716
Upper Roxborough	$1,698
Garden Court	$1,695
Wissahickon	$1,663
Andorra	$1,662
Wynnefield	$1,644
East Kensington	$1,638
East Falls	$1,621
Point Breeze	$1,588
Overbrook Farms	$1,584
Parkwood	$1,572
Millbrook	$1,568
Holmesburg	$1,547
West Mount Airy	$1,517
Bustleton	$1,487
Rhawnhurst	$1,485
Cecil B Moore	$1,474
West Torresdale	$1,472
Somerton	$1,466
Germantown	$1,444
Kensington	$1,428
Winchester	$1,420
Fox Chase	$1,415
Melrose Park Gardens	$1,414
Burholme	$1,408
Tacony	$1,408
East Oak Lane	$1,407
Bells Corner	$1,376
Ashton - Woodenbridge	$1,355
East Mount Airy	$1,336
Cedarbrook	$1,335
Eastwick Southwest Philadelphia	$1,329
Oxford Circle	$1,309
West Oak Lane	$1,302
Olney	$1,292
Cobbs Creek	$1,265
Cedar Park	$1,253
Lexington	$1,248
Fern Rock	$1,224
Logan	$1,207
Walnut Hill	$1,177
Frankford	$1,132
Tioga	$1,120
Ogontz	$1,112

Philadelphia | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Kensington is 14% lower than in Andorra

$1,428

Kensington rent is the same as Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,428

$1,662

Andorra rent is 16% higher than Philadelphia average

Average Rent $1,662

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.