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3608 Isbell St

Silver SpringMD20906
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12220 Centerhill St

Silver SpringMD20902
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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
1 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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Glenmont Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenmont Crossing

2309 Shorefield RdSilver 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 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Glenmont Station priced from $1,245. 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
Landmark at Glenmont StationS11BR,1BA$1,245
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,455
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,545
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,548
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN1BR,1BA$1,552
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,615
Halpine ViewA1A1BR,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kensington, MD

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kensington area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2E Model at The Grand in the in the Halpine neighborhood starting from $3,110. The second greatest value North Kensington apartment is the 3BR; P-LEVEL; AMHERST EXP Model at Wheaton House starting at $2,615 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Forest Glen 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.
The Grand2E2BR,2BA$2.55
Wheaton House3BR; P-LEVEL; AMHERST EXP3BR,2BA$2.37
Oakfield Apartment HomesC23BR,2BA$2.19
Auden PlaceModel 2B2BR,1.5BA$1.87
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$2.04
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.35
2306 Greenery Ln2306 Greenery Ln1BR,1BA$2.01
Randolph Square Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.46
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F1BR,1BA$2.46
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Kensington, Kensington, MD

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Kensington, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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®

16 / 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 $1,665.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Kensington is Landmark at Glenmont Station which is listed at $1,245, while the average apartment in North Kensington costs $3,780.

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 27 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 $320 which is $3,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Kensington.

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