As of April 2026, rental prices in Kensington, CA range from $1,999 to $5,416 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.

The sharpest year-over-year change was a 14.85% decline in 3BR apartment rents in Kensington, CA.

For 2BR homes, single-family properties command the highest median rent at $3,166, compared to $2,510 for apartments and $2,751 for condo/townhomes.

What is the range of rent prices for apartments and houses in Kensington, CA in April 2026?

In April 2026, median rents in Kensington, CA range from $1,999 for a 1BR apartment up to $5,416 for a 4BR apartment.

In Kensington, CA, which bedroom size shows one property type dramatically outperforming others in April 2026?

For 3BR units in Kensington, CA as of April 2026, single-family homes lead with a median rent of $4,310, which is $582 higher than 3BR condo/townhomes at $3,728 and $1,005 higher than 3BR apartments at $3,305.

Which rental segment in Kensington, CA had the sharpest month-over-month change as of April 2026?

The 4BR single-family segment in Kensington, CA saw the largest month-over-month change, rising 3.34% from the previous month to a median rent of $5,195 in April 2026.

Which segment in Kensington, CA experienced the steepest year-over-year rent decline, and is this decline broad or focused?

The 3BR apartment segment in Kensington, CA saw the steepest year-over-year decline, dropping 14.85% in April 2026, and this decrease is concentrated specifically in 3BR apartments rather than across all apartment sizes.

Kensington, CA

April 2026

92116

Long-term Rental Rates

Apartment

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $1,899 – $2,099 0.12% 0.48%
2-Bedroom $2,372 – $2,648 0.50% -1.48%
3-Bedroom $3,123 – $3,487 -0.73% -14.85%
4-Bedroom $5,362 – $5,643 0.52% 4.90%

Condo/Townhome

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,032 – $2,136 -2.89% -0.74%
2-Bedroom $2,669 – $2,834 -0.71% 2.25%
3-Bedroom $3,560 – $3,895 0.71% -7.25%
4-Bedroom $5,319 – $5,620 0.20% 4.29%

Single-Family

Unit Type Price 1 Mo Change 1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom $2,141 – $2,283 -0.43% -5.03%
2-Bedroom $3,002 – $3,331 -0.29% 3.07%
3-Bedroom $4,159 – $4,461 -0.62% -0.74%
4-Bedroom $5,010 – $5,413 3.34% 4.17%
Data updated: June 2, 2026

In the Kensington (92116) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments posted a median rent of $2,510 in April 2026, reflecting a 0.5% month-over-month increase. This uptick signals momentum in apartment pricing for the segment, while 3-bedroom apartments declined 0.73% MoM to $3,305.

Among larger units, single-family 4-bedrooms in Kensington (92116) showed the highest monthly rent growth, climbing to $5,195—a 3.34% MoM increase. By comparison, 4-bedroom condos and townhomes rose just 0.2% MoM to $5,393, highlighting single-family homes as the fastest mover.

Looking at larger multi-bedroom listings, Kensington (92116) rental trends indicate that 3-bedroom condos and townhomes had a median rent of $3,728, surpassing 3-bedroom apartments by $423. Both segments experienced annual declines, with apartments dropping 14.85% YoY and condos falling 7.25% YoY.

12-Month Median Rent Trend

Apartment

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $1,999 $2,510 $3,305 $5,416
March 2026 $1,996 $2,498 $3,329 $5,388
February 2026 $1,997 $2,651 $3,454 $5,395
January 2026 $2,045 $2,509 $3,416
December 2025 $2,130 $2,542 $3,542 $5,450
November 2025 $2,187 $2,601 $3,582 $5,485
October 2025 $2,191 $2,783 $3,772 $5,471
September 2025 $2,158 $2,749 $3,822 $5,478
August 2025 $2,128 $2,654 $3,989 $5,433
July 2025 $2,061 $2,595 $3,884 $5,365
June 2025 $2,042 $2,577 $3,881 $5,287
May 2025 $2,000 $2,554 $3,853 $5,215

Condo / Townhome

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,084 $2,751 $3,728 $5,393
March 2026 $2,147 $2,771 $3,702 $5,382
February 2026 $2,147 $2,639 $3,992 $5,407
January 2026 $2,038 $2,658
December 2025 $2,130 $2,828 $3,995 $5,472
November 2025 $2,152 $2,795 $4,059 $5,497
October 2025 $2,183 $2,779 $4,095 $5,494
September 2025 $2,176 $2,734 $4,103 $5,470
August 2025 $2,118 $2,695 $4,046 $5,424
July 2025 $2,104 $2,695 $4,091 $5,362
June 2025 $2,135 $2,679 $3,977 $5,291
May 2025 $2,114 $2,638 $3,946 $5,222

Single-Family

Month 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR 4 BR
April 2026 $2,212 $3,166 $4,310 $5,195
March 2026 $2,221 $3,176 $4,337 $5,027
February 2026 $2,357 $3,123 $4,627 $5,232
January 2026 $2,207 $3,215 $4,623 $6,090
December 2025 $2,441 $3,240 $4,497 $5,187
November 2025 $2,503 $3,397 $4,435 $5,205
October 2025 $2,331 $3,309 $4,406 $5,375
September 2025 $2,349 $3,305 $4,337 $5,471
August 2025 $2,320 $3,145 $4,480 $5,435
July 2025 $2,350 $3,172 $4,360 $5,396
June 2025 $2,412 $3,142 $4,343 $5,179
May 2025 $2,374 $3,132 $4,255 $5,103

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