Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $700 (72 Rentals)

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property at 3333 University Blvd W

$1,975

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$1,975
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3333 University Blvd W, Unit 1005

3333 University Blvd W
KensingtonMD20895

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property at 2908 Collins Ave

$1,500

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$1,500
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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2908 Collins Ave

Silver SpringMD20902
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Arrive Wheaton
$1,620 - $2,912
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$1,620 - $2,912
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$1,620 - $2,912
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Arrive Wheaton

11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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property at 12207 Braxfield Ct

$1,750

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$1,750
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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12207 Braxfield Ct, Unit 14

12207 Braxfield Ct
North BethesdaMD20852

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Aurora
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$1,806 - $5,935
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$1,806 - $5,935
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Aurora

5401 McGrath BlvdNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Astrid
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$1,812 - $4,057
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$1,812 - $4,057
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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The Grand
$1,820 - $5,400
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$1,820 - $5,400
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The Grand

5801 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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property at 11750 Old Georgetown Rd

$1,900

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$1,900
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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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11750 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 2338

11750 Old Georgetown Rd
North BethesdaMD20852

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property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl

$2,000

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$2,000
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$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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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 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen priced from $776. Landmark at Glenmont Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable North Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Landmark at Glenmont StationA21BR,1BA$1,445
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,448
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$1,599
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,620
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,665
Nobe MarketS01Studio,1BA$1,679
Encore at Wheaton Station1BR/1Bath1BR,1BA$1,686
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$1,694

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kensington, MD

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Kensington area is the $1.38 price per square foot Three Bedroom (3 Level) Model at Rock Creek Palisades in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value North Kensington apartment is the Montgomery Model at Lerner Oxford Square starting at $2,776 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Halpine 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 (3 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Lerner Oxford SquareMontgomery3BR,2BA$2.06
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$1.95
Auden PlaceModel 2B2BR,1.5BA$1.81
Wheaton House2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP2BR,1BA$2.38
The Residences at Forest GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.25
Oakfield Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$2.30
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.21
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$2.28

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Kensington is at Pooks Hill Tower & Court listed at $1,445.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Kensington Apartment is $776 at The Residences at Forest Glen.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Kensington is starting from $1,665 at Allium Place.

What is the most affordable North Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences at Forest Glen and starts from $2,215.

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