Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $1,100 (56 Rentals)

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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
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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 $1,357. Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,394. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,357
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
AVA WheatonS1-462-UrbanUpStudio,1BA$1,444
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,502
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$1,541
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,680
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,696
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,724
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Three Bedroom (2 Level) Model at Rock Creek Palisades starting at $2,400 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Halpine 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.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Rock Creek PalisadesThree Bedroom (2 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.71
5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1608S5225 Pooks Hill Rd1BR,1BA$2.14
Wheaton House2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.46
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$1.97
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.34
Avalon at Grosvenor StationA21BR,1BA$2.70
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.29
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.69

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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 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 $1,394 at Allium Place.

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 $1,665 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 $1,909.

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