
Apartments for Rent in the Kensington Neighborhood of San Diego, CA (222 Rentals) Page 2 of 5


3834 Edna Pl

Mountain View Court

4529 Edgeware Rd

Park Place

4146-4150 Monroe Ave

4166 Monroe Ave

4120 Monroe Ave

4558 40th St

4552-4556 40th St
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4068-4070 Monroe Ave

4511-4515 Kensington Dr

4502-4514 Kensington Dr

4165 Monroe Ave

4542-4548 40th St

Edgeware Colonial

4581 38th St

4476 42nd St

4479 Marlborough Ave

4473 Marlborough Ave
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4537-4541 39th St

40th Street Apartments

4527 39th St

Ward Road Apartments

4473 41st St

Kensington Villa

4463-4469 41st St

4456-4458 Marlborough Ave

4474 41st St

4466 41st St

4440 Copeland Ave

4455 41st St

4461-4467 Central Ave

4441-4451 N 41st St

4447 Marlborough Ave

4429-4441 Marlborough Ave

4446-4452 Marlborough Ave

4428 Copeland Ave

4479-4481 44th St

3734 Madison Ave

4487-4493 44th St

3726 Madison Ave

4527-4529 38th St

3704 Madison Ave

3710 MADISON Ave

3909 Monroe Ave

4421-4423 Marlborough Ave

4438 41st St

Talmadge on 44th

4458 40th St
Kensington, San Diego, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,668 | $1,577 | $1,850 |
| Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $2,362 | $2,995 |
| Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,042 | $2,728 | $3,850 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,950 | $2,300 | $3,600 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $5,100 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Kensington area of San Diego, CA?
As of today, August 29, 2026, there are currently 222 available Kensington apartments priced from $1,577 to $3,850, with an average monthly rent of $2,578.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Kensington Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Kensington ranges from $1,577 to $1,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,668.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Kensington range from $2,362 to $2,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,717.
How expensive are Kensington Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 27 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Kensington on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,728 to $3,850 - averaging $3,042 for the location.
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