Average rent in Kensington, Brooklyn
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,050 | $2,400 | $2,630 | 51 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,150 | $2,480 | $2,771 | 124 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,600 | $3,100 | $3,600 | 105 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,400 | $3,995 | $4,997 | 48 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,500 | $4,013 | $4,750 | 16 |
Apartments for rent in Kensington
The newest listings in Kensington from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Elevator
- Dishwasher
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- Building gym
- Doorman
- In-unit laundry
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 175 of 345 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- F route
- G route
- B route
- Q route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
14 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Kensington’s official records support several distinct building examples, but not a complete inventory for every block. The Department of City Planning’s zoning handbook uses an R5 infill building in Kensington as a housing example. City Finance’s Brooklyn sales roll separately records Kensington properties in one- and two-family building classes. These sources show examples and classifications, not how common each form is across the area. A City Planning Commission report covers a specific site at 534 Coney Island Avenue and describes a proposal for an 11-story mixed-use building with homes and ground-floor retail. The City Council approved the related land-use actions in 2023; confirm the current status at the address rather than assuming the building is complete.
For a house or small multi-home building, ask whether the advertised space is the full home or one unit, which entrance and floors are included, and whether the yard, basement, or laundry area is shared. In a larger building or mixed-use property, confirm elevator service, package delivery, trash arrangements, and whether the residential entrance is separate from any storefront. Check the unit’s windows, fixtures, water pressure, and visible signs of moisture during a viewing. Ask which utilities and appliances are included and make sure the lease states the arrangement.
The city lists Kensington Plaza at Beverley Road, Church Avenue, and East 2nd Street. The 2026 South of Prospect planning initiative includes Kensington in a study spanning parts of Coney Island and McDonald avenues; the announcement says community input will shape future proposals. That ongoing study is not a settled neighborhood boundary or a promise about a particular property.
Use official examples to guide questions, not to predict a specific home. Confirm the address, building use, entrance, shared spaces, and written terms. For buildings where the legal use is unclear, NYC Buildings explains how to review the Certificate of Occupancy or request a Letter of No Objection for qualifying older buildings.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Zoning Handbook, R5 infill example in Kensington, NYC Department of Finance, Brooklyn rolling sales, NYC City Planning Commission, 534 Coney Island Avenue Rezoning report, NYC Department of Transportation, public plazas including Kensington Plaza, NYC Department of Buildings, Certificate of Occupancy
A one-bedroom apartment in Kensington is 27% below the Brooklyn median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Do city records give a complete Kensington building inventory?
- No. The city sources identify selected building examples and a specific development proposal, but do not establish how common each form is across Kensington.
- What should I verify in a mixed-use building?
- Check the legal building use, residential entrance, shared areas, deliveries, maintenance arrangements, utility terms, and any construction status at the exact address.
- Which apartment features are reported in Kensington?
- Across Kensington's 346 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 236 of 346 tracked listings (68%). Elevator was reported in 215 of 346 tracked listings (62%). Dishwasher was reported in 205 of 346 tracked listings (59%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Kensington?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 175 of 345 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are F, G, B, Q. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Kensington?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn is $2,400 per month, based on 51 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 23% below the Brooklyn median of $3,100 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kensington?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn is $2,480 per month, based on 124 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 27% below the Brooklyn median of $3,400 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kensington?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn is $3,100 per month, based on 105 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 23% below the Brooklyn median of $4,000 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Kensington?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn is $3,995 per month, based on 48 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 10% below the Brooklyn median of $4,426 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Kensington?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Kensington, Brooklyn is $4,013 per month, based on 16 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 20% below the Brooklyn median of $5,000 for the same apartment size.
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