
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD (71 Rentals)


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Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,693 | $1,287 | $2,226 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,101 | $1,394 | $3,606 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,568 | $7,953 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $1,909 | $10,000+ |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $2,117 | $3,000 |
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Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is found at Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood and is 960 square feet priced from $1,897. Inigo's Crossing in the Parkside neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 951 square feet and currently listed start at $2,390. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Claridge House | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 960 Sq Ft | $1,897 |
Inigo's Crossing | The Arthur | 951 Sq Ft | $2,390 |
The Astrid | 1 Bed/1 Bath JR Loft-B1-G | 891 Sq Ft | $2,859 |
Chevy Chase Lake | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-1D-6-The Barrett | 874 Sq Ft | $3,339 |
The Barrett at Chevy Chase Lake | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-1D-6-The Barrett | 874 Sq Ft | $3,339 |
The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1R | 873 Sq Ft | $1,790 |
Crescent at Chevy Chase | One Bedroom/One Bathroom, Rear Facing (1E) | 842 Sq Ft | $2,395 |
Avalon at Grosvenor Station | A3P | 831 Sq Ft | $2,234 |
Maven at Wheaton | One Bedroom | 710 Sq Ft | $1,936 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 15, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,394 at Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH Model at Glenmont Forest starting at $1,439 in the Kemp Mill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,101. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
---|---|---|
Allium Place | One Bedroom | $1,394 |
Glenmont Forest | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | $1,439 |
The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1G/1H | $1,541 |
Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | $1,696 |
Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Laurel | $1,700 |
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | 1A | $1,724 |
AVA Wheaton | A4-628-Urban | $1,750 |
Avalon at Grosvenor Station | A2 | $1,866 |
Claridge House | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | $1,897 |
Arrive Wheaton | Ashburn | $1,900 |
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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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- 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 Allium Place listed at $1,394.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,101.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 960 square feet unit starting from $1,897 at Claridge House.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 736 sq ft.
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