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property at 2908 Collins Ave

$1,600

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$1,600
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2908 Collins Ave

Silver SpringMD20902
property at 10210 Capitol View Ave

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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10210 Capitol View Ave

Silver SpringMD20910

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property at 10600 Montrose Ave

$1,895

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$1,895
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

10600 Montrose Ave, Unit Parkside

10600 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814

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property at 10618 Kenilworth Ave

$1,900

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$1,900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10618 Kenilworth Ave, Unit 203

10618 Kenilworth Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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The Astrid
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$1,937 - $4,265
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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Ravel and Royale
$2,103 - $12,250
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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property at 10416 Rockville Pike

$2,200

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$2,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

10416 Rockville Pike, Unit 302

10416 Rockville Pike
North BethesdaMD20852
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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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Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood priced from $776. Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,357. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,357
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtCamelliaStudio,1BA$1,455
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,507
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,575
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$1,599
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,618

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.76 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Residences at Forest Glen in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,215. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the C1T-1217 Model at AVA Wheaton starting at $2,730 with a $2.24 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.
The Residences at Forest GlenThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.76
AVA WheatonC1T-12173BR,2BA$2.24
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$2.04
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.21
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$2.28
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2.32
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.13
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 $1,357.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $776 at The Residences at Forest Glen.

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 $1,728 at Glenmont Forest.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Forest Glen and starts from $2,215.

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