1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD (59 Rentals)

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10416 Fawcett St
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10416 Fawcett St

10416 Fawcett StKensington, MD 20895

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3608 Isbell St

Silver SpringMD20906
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Forest Glen Apartments
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Forest Glen Apartments

9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Glenmont Crossing
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Glenmont Crossing

2309 Shorefield RdSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Apollo Landings
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Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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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 The Astrid in the Parkside neighborhood and is 1,092 square feet priced from $2,977. Chevy Chase Lake in the Downtown Bethesda neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,033 square feet and currently listed start at $3,411. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Astrid1 Bed/1 Bath Loft-C1-G1,092 Sq Ft$2,977
Chevy Chase Lake1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-9-The Barrett1,033 Sq Ft$3,411
The Barrett at Chevy Chase Lake1 Bed/1 Bath-1B-9-The Barrett1,033 Sq Ft$3,411
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom960 Sq Ft$1,628
Inigo's CrossingThe Arthur951 Sq Ft$2,455
The Magnolia1 Bed/1.5 Bath-1B Anise845 Sq Ft$2,495
Crescent at Chevy ChaseOne Bedroom/One Bathroom, Rear Facing (1E)842 Sq Ft$2,650
Ravel & Royale on Strathmore SquareRoyale 1B10DEN831 Sq Ft$3,014

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 25, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is the 1Bed 1Bath Model starting from $1,547 at Rollingwood Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1A Model at Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ starting at $1,548 in the Parkside neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,290. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath$1,547
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A$1,548
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN$1,552
The Fields of Silver SpringA4$1,571
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom$1,628
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtOne Bedroom$1,680
Arrive WheatonAtlanta$1,695
Oakfield Apartment HomesA3$1,708
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F$1,733
AVA WheatonA4-628-Urban$1,820

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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

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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 Rollingwood Apartments listed at $1,547.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,290.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,092 square feet unit starting from $2,977 at The Astrid.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 776 sq ft.

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