Cheap Homes for Rent in Kensington, MD from $999 (21 Rentals)

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property at 10201 Grosvenor Pl
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10201 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 1204a

10201 Grosvenor Pl
RockvilleMD20852
  • Smoke Free
property at 9806 Georgia Ave
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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9806 Georgia Ave, Unit 302

9806 Georgia Ave
Silver SpringMD20902
property at 10500 Rockville Pike
$1,649

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Base Rent$1,649

Total Monthly Price$1,649
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Luxury

10500 Rockville Pike, Unit 1012

10500 Rockville Pike
RockvilleMD20852
  • Smoke Free
property at 10401 Grosvenor Pl
$1,800 - $3,950
Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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10401 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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property at 10410 Montrose Ave
$1,850

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Base Rent$1,850

Total Monthly Price$1,850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10410 Montrose Ave, Unit Montrose Ave

10410 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814
  • Smoke Free
property at 10513 Weymouth St
$1,875

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Base Rent$1,875

Total Monthly Price$1,875
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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10513 Weymouth St, Unit Parkside

10513 Weymouth St
BethesdaMD20814
property at 5225 Pooks Hill Rd
$1,890

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Base Rent$1,890

Total Monthly Price$1,890
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1307S

5225 Pooks Hill Rd
BethesdaMD20814
property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10101 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 302

10101 Grosvenor Pl
North BethesdaMD20852

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property at 10500 Rockville Pike
$2,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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10500 Rockville Pike, Unit G17

10500 Rockville Pike
RockvilleMD20852
property at 12014 Georgia Ave
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300

Total Monthly Price$2,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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12014 Georgia Ave, Unit na

12014 Georgia Ave
Silver SpringMD20902

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Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen in the Forest Glen neighborhood priced from $776. Glenmont Forest in the Kemp Mill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,250
AVA WheatonS1-462-UrbanStudio,1BA$1,435
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,438
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $1.70 price per square foot B13L Model at Avalon at Grosvenor Station in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the Three Bedroom (2 Level) Model at Rock Creek Palisades starting at $2,600 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Halpine 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.
Avalon at Grosvenor StationB13L2BR,2BA$1.70
Rock Creek PalisadesThree Bedroom (2 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.86
Kensington HouseThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.05
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.09
Wheaton House2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.20
The Residences at Forest GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.90
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in Kensington?

There are currently 88 Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $12,250. There are also 100 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Kensington ranging from $999 to $9,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Kensington ranges from $999 to $9,600 with an average monthly rent of $3,466.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Kensington?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Kensington range from $1,909 to $12,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,375 to $5,399. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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