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Condos & Apartments for Rent in Kensington Market & Chinatown

The downtown grid around Spadina and Dundas — Kensington Market, Chinatown and a mix of lofts, walk-ups and newer condos on the 505 and 510 streetcars.

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Median asking rent · Kensington-Chinatown

What it actually rents for in Kensington Market & Chinatown

$1,950
median Studio rent
$2,200
median 1 bedroom rent
$2,800
median 2 bedroom rent
$3,600
median 3 bedroom rent

Median asking rent from 136 current For-Lease listings in Kensington-Chinatown · source: NestAbode market data (TRREB MLS®), 2026-06-06.

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The honest read on Kensington Market & Chinatown

Median asking rents in Kensington-Chinatown currently sit near $2,200 for a one-bedroom and $2,800 for a two-bedroom. The practical questions for a renter are always the same — the real price, what’s actually available right now, and whether a listing can be trusted — and answering those honestly is the whole job of this page and a free rent alert.

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A few places listed right now

1 bed rental listing in Kensington-Chinatown
$2,150/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · Condo Apartment
Kensington-Chinatown
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2 bed rental listing in Kensington-Chinatown
$2,900/mo
2 bed · 2 bath · Condo Apartment
Kensington-Chinatown
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3 bed rental listing in Kensington-Chinatown
$4,800/mo
3 bed · 2 bath · Condo Apartment
Kensington-Chinatown
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Questions renters ask

What does it cost to rent in Kensington Market & Chinatown?
As of 2026-06-06, the median asking rent is $2,200 for a 1-bedroom and $2,800 for a 2-bedroom, based on 136 current For-Lease listings in the Kensington-Chinatown area.
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