1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD (75 Rentals)

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Kensington House
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$1,599

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Base Rent$1,599 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,599 - $2,500
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 25

Kensington House

10225 Frederick AveKensington, MD 20895
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10410 Fawcett St
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10410 Fawcett St

10410 Fawcett StKensington, MD 20895
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Arrive Wheaton
$1,850 - $2,164

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Base Rent$1,725 - $2,778

Total Monthly Price$1,725 - $2,778
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Arrive Wheaton

11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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Chevy Chase Lake
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$2,076 - $5,230

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Base Rent$2,076 - $8,828

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Chevy Chase Lake

3820 Chaplin PlChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Ravel and Royale
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$2,592 - $3,114

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Base Rent$1,995 - $12,250

Total Monthly Price$1,995 - $12,250
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Astrid
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$1,989 - $3,904

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Base Rent$1,790 - $3,904

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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Magnolia
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$1,990 - $2,290

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Base Rent$1,992 - $3,052

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The Magnolia

10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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property at 10410 Montrose Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
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10410 Montrose Ave, Unit Montrose Ave

10410 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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property at 10513 Weymouth St
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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10513 Weymouth St, Unit Parkside

10513 Weymouth St
BethesdaMD20814
property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1307S

5225 Pooks Hill Rd
BethesdaMD20814
property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
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10101 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 302

10101 Grosvenor Pl
North BethesdaMD20852

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property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl
$1,850 - $2,450
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10101 Grosvenor Pl

North BethesdaMD20852
property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd
$1,890 - $4,550
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814
property at 2425 Blueridge Ave
$2,370 - $3,130

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Base Rent$2,370

Total Monthly Price$2,370
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Available Sep 20
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2425 Blueridge Ave

Silver SpringMD20902

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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 $2,764. Claridge House in the Silver Spring neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 960 square feet and currently listed start at $1,727. 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$2,764
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom960 Sq Ft$1,727
The Astrid1 Bed/1 Bath JR Loft-B1-G891 Sq Ft$2,807
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath880 Sq Ft$1,978
Encore at Wheaton Station1BR/1Bath Deluxe868 Sq Ft$2,331
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath842 Sq Ft$1,461
Inigo's CrossingThe Roosevelt833 Sq Ft$1,960
Ravel and RoyaleRoyale 1B10DEN831 Sq Ft$3,009
The Fields of Silver SpringA4820 Sq Ft$1,695
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom710 Sq Ft$1,987

Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 11, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $776 at The Residences at Forest Glen in the Forest Glen neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Glenmont Forest starting at $1,390 in the Kemp Mill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,080. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom$776
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH$1,390
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x1$1,507
The Fields of Silver SpringS1$1,611
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtLaurel$1,700
Claridge House1Bedroom 1Bathroom$1,727
Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase1 BR$1,740
MetroPointeOne Bedroom/One Bath - 1B$1,743
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F$1,777

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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 The Residences at Forest Glen listed at $776.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,080.

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 $2,764 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 748 sq ft.

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