
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $1,100 (44 Rentals)
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Kensington House

3419 University Blvd W

Glenmont Forest

National Park Seminary Apartments

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

Claridge House
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10825 Amherst Ave

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AVA Wheaton

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9907 Blundon Dr, Unit 302

10631 Weymouth St, Unit Apartment 203

10637 Montrose Ave

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The Astrid

Inigo's Crossing

10613 weymouth st 101

10417 Montrose Ave
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Avalon at Grosvenor Station

10500 Montrose Ave

5405 Tuckerman Ln

10301 Montrose Ave

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Apollo Landings

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Bucknell

9802 Georgia Ave

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10401 Grosvenor Pl

Glenmont Crossing

10500 Rockville Pike

The Fields of Silver Spring

10201 Grosvenor Pl
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The Flats at Wheaton Station

Meridian at Grosvenor Station

10670 Weymouth St

10424 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,757 | $1,362 | $2,545 |
| Cheap Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,266 | $3,666 |
| Cheap Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,875 | $1,595 | $8,135 |
| Cheap Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,673 | $1,981 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Kensington Gardens in the Parkside neighborhood priced from $1,266. National Park Seminary Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,441. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,266 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,444 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,571 |
| Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1G/1H | 1BR,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,998 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement | 2929 Stanton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Village Square Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Oakfield Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 10613 weymouth st 101 | 10613 weymouth st 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| 2102 Windham Ln | 2102 Windham Ln | Studio ,1BA | $2.31 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
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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 Pooks Hill Tower & Court listed at $1,455.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,266 at Kensington Gardens.
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 $1,722 at National Park Seminary Apartments.
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 $1,981.
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