
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $800 with Swimming Pool (16 Rentals)
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Pooks Hill Tower & Court

10500 ROCKVILLE, Unit 1507

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Arrive Wheaton

10416 Rockville Pike, Unit Studio Efficiency
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The Flats at Wheaton Station

10101 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 1302

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Maven at Wheaton

10500 Rockville Pike, Unit 416

Inigo's Crossing

Avalon at Grosvenor Station
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10312 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,905 | $1,367 | $3,460 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,279 | $801 | $3,604 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $1,323 | $8,079 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,844 | $1,944 | $10,000+ |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 Claridge House listed at $1,367.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,547 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 $1,323 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 $1,944.
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