
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $800 (74 Rentals)
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Kensington Gardens

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

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9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement

Kensington House

The Glen at Kensington

3015 Upton Dr

9700 Kenmore Dr

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Glenmont Forest
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Landmark at Glenmont Station

Halpine View

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

Belvedere Apartments

10201 Grosvenor Pl

Atelier

Arrive Wheaton

Auden Place

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AVA Wheaton

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Inigo's Crossing

10524 Weymouth St

11925 Parklawn Dr

Maven at Wheaton

Allium Place

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The Astrid

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11700 Old Georgetown Rd

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Aurora

Village Square Apartments
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10670 Weymouth St

10500 Rockville Pike

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The Grand

Harwood Flats

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Nobe Market

Oakfield Apartment Homes

5225 Pooks Hill Rd

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Avalon at Grosvenor Station

Wheaton House

Randolph Square
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2114 Bonnywood Ln, Unit 203

5105 Crossfield Ct, Unit 319

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Envoi

13020 Estelle Rd

12311 Braxfield Ct

10307 Montrose Ave, Unit 202

10684 Weymouth St, Unit 103

10607 Weymouth St

10311 Montrose Ave

11801 Rockville Pike
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North Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,817 | $928 | $2,394 |
| North Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,067 | $888 | $3,584 |
| North Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,791 | $1,644 | $8,136 |
| North Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $2,291 | $10,000+ |
| North Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD.
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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 Halpine View priced from $1,435. Rock Creek Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,448. Here are the most affordable North Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpine View | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| Rock Creek Terrace | Two Bedroom - Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,448 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| Glenmont Forest | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,518 |
| Landmark at Glenmont Station | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,530 |
| Atelier | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,591 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,606 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Franklin Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,615 |
| Auden Place | Model 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,620 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kensington, MD
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Kensington area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value North Kensington apartment is the C2 Model at Oakfield Apartment Homes starting at $2,359 with a $2.19 price per square foot in the Kemp Mill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement | 9717 Connecticut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Oakfield Apartment Homes | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
| 11710 Old Georgetown Rd, Unit 1113 | 11710 Old Georgetown Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| MetroPointe | One Bedroom/One Bath - 1E | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; 1ST; COURTYARD EXPO | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Maven at Wheaton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Auden Place | Model 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 11700 Old Georgetown Rd | 11700 Old Georgetown Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1G/1H | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
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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 $1,620.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in North Kensington is Glenmont Forest which is listed at $1,518, while the average apartment in North Kensington costs $3,968.
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 18 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 $146 which is $3,822 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Kensington.
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