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Kensington, MD Local Guide

Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is found at Chevy Chase Lake in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood and is 1,033 square feet priced from $3,249. The Barrett at Chevy Chase Lake has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,033 square feet and currently listed start at $3,249. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Chevy Chase Lake1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-9-The Barrett1,033 Sq Ft$3,249
The Barrett at Chevy Chase Lake1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-9-The Barrett1,033 Sq Ft$3,249
The LindleyB2994 Sq Ft$3,090
Avalon at Grosvenor StationA2LP980 Sq Ft$2,304
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom960 Sq Ft$1,790
Inigo's CrossingThe Cleveland939 Sq Ft$2,178
The Astrid1 Bed/1 Bath JR Loft-B1-G891 Sq Ft$2,859
Crescent at Chevy ChaseSpacious One Bedroom Apt with Balcony - ADA Acc...842 Sq Ft$2,595

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 12, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is the 1G/1H Model starting from $1,500 at The Flats at Wheaton Station in the Forest Glen neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Glenmont Forest starting at $1,523 in the Kemp Mill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,072. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H$1,500
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH$1,523
Rollingwood Apartments1x1 with Den$1,532
The Fields of Silver SpringA4$1,571
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom$1,599
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A$1,611
AVA WheatonA7-682-Urban$1,627
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom$1,699
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtLaurel$1,700

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Getting Around Kensington, MD

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at The Flats at Wheaton Station listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,072.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,033 square feet unit starting from $3,249 at Chevy Chase Lake.

What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 738 sq ft.

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