Kensington

San Diego, CA

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Kensington - San Diego, CA

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Known for its Spanish-style homes and manicured lawns, the Kensington neighborhood in northern San Diego offers residents a quiet place to get away from the hubbub of city life. The neighborhood lies just south of the I-8 freeway in the pocket created by I-15, Montezuma Road, and Fairmount Avenue Expressway to create an oasis that's only 15 minutes from the downtown area.

Stroll through the compact neighborhood on a balmy evening or join other locals at the Kensington Club for drinks and live music. If you want genuine Mexican food, make your way to Ponce's, a hole-in-the-wall treasure and Kensington's best-kept secret.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $1,002 for a studio, $1,571 for one bedroom, $1,516 for two bedrooms, and $1,613 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,002/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 615 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,571/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 604 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,516/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,613/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

50

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

63

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Chollas Lake Park
  • San Diego Zoo
  • San Diego Natural History Museum
  • Fleet Science Center
  • Balboa Park

Airports

  • San Diego International

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