Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $1,100 (48 Rentals)

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property at 3015 Upton Dr

$1,500 - $2,200

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3015 Upton Dr

KensingtonMD20895
property at 4505 Dahill Rd

$795

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$795
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

4505 Dahill Rd

Silver SpringMD20906

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11503 Amherst Ave, Unit #19
$1,730
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$1,730
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 30

11503 Amherst Ave, Unit #19

11503 Amherst AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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property at 10201 Grosvenor Pl

$1,650 - $2,300

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10201 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852
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The Astrid
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$1,823 - $4,221
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 10410 Montrose Ave

$1,850

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$1,850
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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 2

10410 Montrose Ave, Unit Montrose Ave

10410 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814

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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
Studio 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
property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd

$1,850

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$1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5225 Pooks Hill Rd

BethesdaMD20814

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property at 10320 Rockville Pike

$1,890

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$1,890
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$1,890

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10320 Rockville Pike, Unit 401

10320 Rockville Pike
RockvilleMD20852
property at 2110 Bonnywood Ln

$2,000

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2110 Bonnywood Ln, Unit 102

2110 Bonnywood Ln
Silver SpringMD20902
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Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a Studio unit found at Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood priced from $1,287. Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,365. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCY, NHPStudio,1BA$1,287
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,365
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,507
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,623
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.53 price per square foot C1T-1217 Model at AVA Wheaton in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $3,075. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at National Park Seminary Apartments starting at $1,745 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills 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.
AVA WheatonC1T-12173BR,2BA$2.53
National Park Seminary Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$2.04
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.11
Avalon at Grosvenor StationA51BR,1BA$2.48
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2.33
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.39

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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 Glenmont Forest listed at $1,287.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,461 at National Park Seminary 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 $1,621 at The Residences at Forest Glen.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at National Park Seminary Apartments and starts from $2,009.

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