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3608 Isbell St

Silver SpringMD20906
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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 Studio unit found at Arrive Wheaton in the Forest Glen neighborhood priced from $1,362. Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,439. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive WheatonFairfield AffordableStudio,1BA$1,362
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,439
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
AVA WheatonS1-462-UrbanUpStudio,1BA$1,510
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,547
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,599
The Flats at Wheaton Station1E1BR,1BA$1,651
Maven at WheatonStudioStudio,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.37 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Kensington House in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2BR; 1ST; COURTYARD EXPO Model at Wheaton House starting at $2,200 with a $2.49 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.
Kensington HouseThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.37
Wheaton House2BR; 1ST; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.49
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.03
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$2.04
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
Maven at WheatonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.32
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2.30
The Flats at Wheaton Station1B/1C1BR,1BA$2.50
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.46

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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 Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Arrive Wheaton listed at $1,362.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,439 at Glenmont Forest.

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 $1,638 at Rollingwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rollingwood Apartments and starts from $1,994.

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