Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,100 (65 Rentals)

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South Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kensington area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at National Park Seminary Apartments priced from $1,360. Gallery Bethesda I has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
National Park Seminary Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,360
Gallery Bethesda I1 Bed 1 Bath Sm Affordabl1BR,1BA$1,387
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,434
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtMarigoldStudio,1BA$1,455
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1A1BR,1BA$1,611
Triangle TowersJunior Studio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments starting at $2,385 with a $2.35 price per square foot in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South 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
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Paddington Square2BR Market2BR,1BA$1.91
Wheaton House2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.37
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.11
10613 weymouth st 10110613 weymouth st 1011BR,1BA$2.28
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.28

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South Kensington, Kensington, MD

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Kensington Neighborhood in Kensington, MD

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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  • 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 South Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Kensington is under $1,633.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Kensington is Gallery Bethesda I which is listed at $1,387, while the average apartment in South Kensington costs $4,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 62 regular apartments in South 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 South Kensington?

Cheap apartments in South Kensington have an average cost of $225 which is $4,175 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kensington.

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