
New Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD (1 Rental)
Rental terms in Kensington as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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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 Short-term Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Kensington?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Kensington is at Arrive Wheaton listed at $1,585.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Kensington is $2,790.
What is the largest Short-term Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 1,600 square feet unit starting from $2,850 at Preston Place Townhomes.
What is the average size for Kensington Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Kensington is currently at 695 sq ft.
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