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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in Kensington is $1,002 for a studio, $1,572 for one bedroom, $1,516 for two bedrooms, and $1,611 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,002/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 615 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,572/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 604 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,516/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 777 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,611/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

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

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

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • San Diego International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Kensington

Mission Pacific Apartments

Mission Pacific Apartments

4454 44th St,
San Diego, CA 92115

$2,495 - $2,795 | 1-2 Beds

Talmadge Canyon Park

Talmadge Canyon Park

4850 Talmadge Park Row,
San Diego, CA 92115

$2,850 - $3,850 | 2-3 Beds

4808 Kensington Dr

4808 Kensington Dr

4808 Kensington Dr,
San Diego, CA 92116

$3,950 | 2 Beds

4269 41st St

4269 41st St

4269 41st St,
San Diego, CA 92105

$4,100 | 3 Beds

4413 41st St

4413 41st St

4413 41st St,
San Diego, CA 92116

$3,395 | 2 Beds

4521 39th St

4521 39th St

4521 39th St,
San Diego, CA 92116

$3,200 | 2 Beds

4383 42nd street

4383 42nd street

4383 42nd street,
San Diego, CA 92105

$3,500 | 3 Beds

4119 Bedford Dr

4119 Bedford Dr

4119 Bedford Dr,
San Diego, CA 92116

$6,300 | 3 Beds

4413 41st St

4413 41st St

4413 41st St,
San Diego, CA 92116

$3,395 | 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Kensington

4808 Kensington Dr

4808 Kensington Dr,
San Diego, CA 92116

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $3,950

4269 41st St

4269 41st St,
San Diego, CA 92105

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $4,100

4413 41st St

4413 41st St,
San Diego, CA 92116

2 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,395

4521 39th St

4521 39th St,
San Diego, CA 92116

2 Beds | 1 Bath | $3,200

4383 42nd street

4383 42nd street,
San Diego, CA 92105

3 Beds | 2 Baths | $3,500

4119 Bedford Dr

4119 Bedford Dr,
San Diego, CA 92116

3 Beds | 3 Baths | $6,300

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