Houses to rent in Kensington, L7, Merseyside
There are 353 results for Kensington, L7, Merseyside. Rental prices in Kensington, L7 range from £477 pcm to £3.8k pcm with an average price of £801 pcm.
Properties to rent in Kensington, L7, Merseyside
Rental market in Kensington
What's to rent
75 homes · share, count and typical rentHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical rentRent bands
75 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes to rent | 48% | 23% |
| Typical rent | £1,928 pcm | £795 pcm |
| Average bedrooms | 3.9 | 1.7 |
| Typical time to let | 3 weeks | 6 weeks |
Asking rents over time
typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · −51.8% since 2024 Q4Rents in and around Kensington
typical rent, cheapest first- Kensington £975 pcm
- L7 0HJ £995 pcm
Getting to know Kensington
nearest stationsSchools in Kensington
3 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding- Kensington Primary School primary · Good
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery primary · Good
- New Park Primary School primary · Not yet rated
Based on 75 homes to rent on Houses now, 662 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently asked questions about renting in Kensington
What is the average rent in Kensington?
The average rent for a home in Kensington is £1,600 a month. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical rent is £975 a month. This is based on the 75 homes to rent on Houses right now.
How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in Kensington?
A typical 2-bedroom home in Kensington rents for £795 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,430 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £635 a month. 1-bedroom homes rent for around £595 a month, and 4-bedroom homes rent for about £2,080 a month.
What is the price range of rental homes in Kensington?
Most rents in Kensington are between £470 and £3,770 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £740 a month, and one in five £2,400 a month or more.
How many homes are available to rent in Kensington?
There are 353 homes to rent in Kensington on Houses right now, plus 10 already let agreed. 50 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are rents going up in Kensington?
No, they are falling. Homes put up to rent in Kensington over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £820 a month, 6.4% lower than the year before (£875 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 5%, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 18%.
How quickly do rental homes let in Kensington?
Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 4 weeks. About 53% go within the first month. Houses go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 6 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in Kensington?
Around 8.1% gross. That compares a typical rent of £975 a month with a typical sold price of £145,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes can I rent in Kensington?
Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in Kensington. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £795 a month, and terraced houses the most expensive, at about £2,165 a month.
Where is it cheaper to rent near Kensington?
Of the areas around Kensington, L7 0HJ is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £995 a month. Kensington itself is £975 a month.
Are rental homes in Kensington furnished?
About 9 in 10 rental homes in Kensington that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.
What are the schools like in Kensington?
There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Kensington. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near Kensington?
Kensington has no station of its own. The nearest are Edge Hill, Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central.