Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $700 (75 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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2908 Collins Ave

Silver SpringMD20902
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Arrive Wheaton
$1,620 - $2,917
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$1,620 - $2,917
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$1,620 - $2,917
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Arrive Wheaton

11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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The Astrid
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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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$1,820 - $5,400
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The Grand

5801 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Battery Lane Apartments
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$1,894 - $2,365
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$1,894 - $2,365
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Battery Lane Apartments

4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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property at 10101 Grosvenor Pl

$2,000

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$2,000
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10101 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 302

10101 Grosvenor Pl
North BethesdaMD20852
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Ravel and Royale
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$2,086 - $12,250
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$2,086 - $12,250
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$2,086 - $12,250
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Ravel and Royale

10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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The Magnolia
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$2,172 - $2,925
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$2,172 - $2,925
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The Magnolia

10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen priced from $776. The Barrington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
The Barrington ApartmentsA2 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,438
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,446
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Rollingwood Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,521
The Flats at Wheaton Station1F1BR,1BA$1,593
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$1,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Kensington apartment is the 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Triangle Towers starting at $2,923 with a $2.15 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 (3 Level)3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Triangle Towers2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.15
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$1.95
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.22
The Residences at Forest GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.15
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.21
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.87
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20

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 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 $1,599.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Kensington is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in South Kensington costs $2,522.

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 51 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 $337 which is $2,185 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kensington.

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