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Silver SpringMD20906
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12220 Centerhill St

Silver SpringMD20902

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Forest Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Apollo Landings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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Bucknell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bucknell

11500 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Newdale Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Glenmont Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenmont Crossing

2309 Shorefield RdSilver Spring, MD 20902

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Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood priced from $1,323. Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,367. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,323
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,367
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,547
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN1BR,1BA$1,552
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,590
Oakfield Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$1,708
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F1BR,1BA$1,733
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A.11BR,1BA$1,758

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.58 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Allium Place in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $1,944. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 3BR; P-LEVEL; AMHERST EXP Model at Wheaton House starting at $2,615 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Forest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allium PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.58
Wheaton House3BR; P-LEVEL; AMHERST EXP3BR,2BA$2.37
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$2.04
Inigo's CrossingThe Roosevelt1BR,1BA$2.70
Oakfield Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$2.18
Maven at WheatonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.60
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F1BR,1BA$2.46
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.68

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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 Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Claridge House listed at $1,367.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,547 at Rollingwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $1,323 at Allium Place.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Allium Place and starts from $1,944.

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