
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,000 (62 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Kensington area of Kensington.


Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Kensington House

The Glen at Kensington

11351 Woodglen Dr

Gallery Bethesda II

Gallery Bethesda I
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National Park Seminary Apartments

The Residences at Forest Glen

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

The Grand

Claridge House

10817 Amherst Ave

10500 ROCKVILLE

10401 Grosvenor Pl

Arrive Wheaton

Belvedere Apartments
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10825 Amherst Ave

Triangle Towers

Avalon at Grosvenor Station

Nobe Market

AVA Wheaton

8200W Apartments

10631 Weymouth St

Inigo's Crossing

Harwood Flats

The Barrington Apartments
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10637 Montrose Ave

The Astrid

10661 Weymouth St

Maven at Wheaton

Paddington Square

10500 Montrose Ave

10524 Weymouth St
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Battery Lane Apartments

4800 Auburn Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

10500 Rockville Pike

11418 Rockville Pike

11351 Woodglen Dr
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South Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,853 | $1,455 | $2,790 |
| South Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $1,280 | $5,437 |
| South Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,247 | $1,310 | $8,135 |
| South Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,705 | $1,451 | $10,000+ |
| South Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 62 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD.
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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 Kensington Gardens priced from $1,280. National Park Seminary Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,441. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,441 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,444 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1,451 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,480 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,571 |
| Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,585 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1G/1H | 1BR,1BA | $1,630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kensington area is the $1.59 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value South Kensington apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath Den Townhome Model at Timberlawn Crescent starting at $2,850 with a $2.38 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement | 2929 Stanton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Timberlawn Crescent | 2 Bed/2 Bath Den Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
| Paddington Square | 3 BR Market | 3BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 10613 weymouth st 101 | 10613 weymouth st 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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Best Local Schools in South Kensington, Kensington, MD
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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 $1,630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in South Kensington is Kensington Gardens which is listed at $1,280, while the average apartment in South Kensington costs $4,295.
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 64 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 $220 which is $4,075 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kensington.
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