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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 2 Beds unit found at National Park Seminary Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood priced from $1,360. Kensington Gardens in the Parkside 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
National Park Seminary Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,360
Kensington Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,394
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,402
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,434
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
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,898. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO Model at Wheaton House starting at $2,099 with a $2.37 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.
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Wheaton House2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.37
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
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.26
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.28

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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 $1,402.

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 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 $1,360 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 Chevy Chase Lake and starts from $4,003.

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