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$1,450 - $2,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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10401 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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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 10201 Grosvenor Pl

$1,595 - $1,850

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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10201 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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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 Kensington Gardens in the Parkside neighborhood priced from $1,280. Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,432. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kensington Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,280
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,432
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,441
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,444
The Residences at Forest GlenThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,451
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,480
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,575
Arrive WheatonAlexandria1BR,1BA$1,585

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $2,078 with a $1.66 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement2929 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$1.59
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.66
AVA WheatonB6-1002-Urban2BR,2BA$2.21
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Oakfield Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.36
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.11
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.26
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.29
Kensington Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 $1,432.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,280 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 The Residences at Forest Glen and starts from $1,451.

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