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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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10201 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852
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Glenmont Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenmont Crossing

2309 Shorefield RdSilver Spring, MD 20902
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10401 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 Studio unit found at Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood priced from $1,383. Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,443. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,383
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,470
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$1,506
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,568
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.71 price per square foot Three Bedroom (2 Level) Model at Rock Creek Palisades in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the B2 Model at The Fields of Silver Spring starting at $1,735 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills 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.
Rock Creek PalisadesThree Bedroom (2 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.71
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$1.97
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.41
11513 Idlewood Rd, Unit Basement11513 Idlewood Rd1BR,1BA$2.47
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.33

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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • 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 Glenmont Forest listed at $1,383.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,470 at Rollingwood Apartments.

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 $1,568 at Kensington Gardens.

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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