As of September 2026, rental prices in Kensington (92116), in the San Diego metro area, range from $2,104 to $5,702 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year change occurred in single-family 3BR rentals, which increased 5.91%.
For 2-bedroom units, condo/townhomes have a median rent of $2,742, while apartments are at $2,492.
What is the rental price range in Kensington, CA as of September 2026?
In Kensington, CA, as of September 2026, rental prices range from $2,104 for a 1-bedroom apartment up to $5,702 for a 4-bedroom apartment.
How do apartment and condo/townhome rents compare in Kensington, CA for the same bedroom counts?
In Kensington, CA, 1BR condos/townhomes rent for $2,174 compared to $2,104 for apartments; 2BR condos/townhomes are $2,742 versus $2,492 for apartments; 3BR condos/townhomes rent for $3,796 compared to $3,833 for apartments; and 4BR condos/townhomes are $5,687 compared to $5,702 for apartments as of September 2026.
What are the year-over-year rent changes across property types and bedroom counts in Kensington, CA?
In September 2026, Kensington apartment rents changed -2.50% for 1BR, -9.34% for 2BR, +0.29% for 3BR, and +4.09% for 4BR; condo/townhome rents changed -0.06% for 1BR, +0.32% for 2BR, -7.49% for 3BR, and +3.97% for 4BR; single-family rents changed -2.57% for 1BR, -2.72% for 2BR, +5.91% for 3BR, and -9.28% for 4BR.
Which segment had the highest annual rent growth in Kensington, CA, and is the trend widespread or focused?
The highest annual rent growth in Kensington, CA as of September 2026 was in single-family 3-bedroom homes at +5.91%, while other single-family segments had declines or smaller changes, meaning the gain is concentrated in that segment.
Kensington, CA· San Diego metro
September 2026
92116
Long-term Rental Rates
Long-term rental rates for Kensington (92116), in the San Diego metro area, as of September 2026.
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,999 – $2,209
2.86%
-2.50%
2-Bedroom
$2,367 – $2,616
-0.36%
-9.34%
3-Bedroom
$3,699 – $3,967
2.93%
0.29%
4-Bedroom
$5,463 – $5,941
0.71%
4.09%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,120 – $2,229
0.53%
-0.06%
2-Bedroom
$2,660 – $2,825
-3.55%
0.32%
3-Bedroom
$3,625 – $3,966
2.11%
-7.49%
4-Bedroom
$5,500 – $5,926
0.69%
3.97%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,231 – $2,346
-1.46%
-2.57%
2-Bedroom
$3,070 – $3,360
-1.16%
-2.72%
3-Bedroom
$4,400 – $4,786
-4.45%
5.91%
4-Bedroom
$4,740 – $5,186
-8.18%
-9.28%
Data updated: October 19, 2026
Kensington Rental Trends · San Diego metro
In the Kensington (92116) rental market, 2-bedroom condos and townhomes registered the largest monthly jump, rising 9.76% to $2,843 in August 2026. This segment's median rent also increased 5.51% year-over-year, outperforming all other monthly changes in Kensington (92116).
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington (92116) decreased 3.89% year-over-year, settling at $2,045. This decline stands in contrast to gains seen in both 2-bedroom condos and 3-bedroom single-family homes, marking a drop for entry-level apartment units.
Compared to the previous year, 3-bedroom single-family homes saw rents rise 7.3%, reaching a median of $4,807; Kensington (92116) rental trends indicate this is the highest annual growth percentage among all property and bedroom segments for August 2026.
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