Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,100 (63 Rentals)

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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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North Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Kensington area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Glenmont Forest priced from $1,383. Pooks Hill Tower & Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,455. Here are the most affordable North Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$1,383
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
Rock Creek TerraceOne Bedroom - High Rise1BR,1BA$1,455
Landmark at Glenmont StationS11BR,1BA$1,460
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Auden PlaceModel 1A1BR,1BA$1,595
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
AtelierJ-A11BR,1BA$1,611
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kensington, MD

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North 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
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Wheaton House2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.37
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Auden PlaceModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.04
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.11
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
Randolph Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.29
The Flats at Wheaton Station1B/1C1BR,1BA$2.46
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Kensington, Kensington, MD

Ranked #3

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the North Kensington Neighborhood in Kensington, MD

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 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 North Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Kensington is under $1,611.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in North Kensington is Rock Creek Terrace which is listed at $1,455, while the average apartment in North Kensington costs $3,761.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Kensington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 33 regular apartments in North Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Kensington?

Cheap apartments in North Kensington have an average cost of $187 which is $3,574 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Kensington.

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