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3401 University BlvdKensington, MD 20895
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3910 Knowles AveKensington, MD 20895
3419 University Blvd W
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10214-10220 Frederick AveKensington, MD 20895
3355 University Blvd W
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3015 Upton Dr
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The Barrington Apartments
1970 Rosemary Hills DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Battery Park
4949 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
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Claridge House
2445 Lyttonsville RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Pooks Hill Tower & Court
3 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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National Park Seminary Apartments
9615 Dewitt DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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4850 Rugby AveBethesda, MD 20814
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2107 Belvedere BlvdSilver Spring, MD 20902
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4800 Auburn AveBethesda, MD 20814
10312 Rockville Pike, Unit 101
10312 Rockville Pike
RockvilleMD20852
10210 Capitol View Ave
Silver SpringMD20910
1900 Lyttonsville Rd
Silver SpringMD20910
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Arrive Wheaton
11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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11418 Rockville PikeNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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8200 Wisconsin AveBethesda, MD 20814
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Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase
8584 Freyman DrChevy Chase, MD 20815
10201 Grosvenor Pl
RockvilleMD20852
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8800 Lanier DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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10914 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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2425 Blueridge AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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The Astrid
5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
10410 Montrose Ave, Unit Montrose Ave
10410 Montrose Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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Inigo's Crossing
5405 Tuckerman LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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3929 Landmark CtChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Battery Lane Apartments
4887 Battery LnBethesda, MD 20814
10618 Kenilworth Ave, Unit 203
10618 Kenilworth Ave
BethesdaMD20814
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Avalon at Grosvenor Station
10306 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
1900 Lyttonsville Rd, Unit 818
1900 Lyttonsville Rd
Silver SpringMD20910
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3820 Chaplin PlChevy Chase, MD 20815
5225 Pooks Hill Rd
BethesdaMD20814
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10898 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Ravel and Royale
10511 Strathmore Hall StNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
5702 Brewer House Cir
North BethesdaMD20852
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The Grand
5801 Nicholson LnNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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Wheaton House
10811 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
9820 Georgia Ave
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10403 Montrose Ave
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The Magnolia
10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
8923 Battery Pl
BethesdaMD20814
8203 Grubb Rd
Silver SpringMD20910
10305 Montrose Ave
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Forest Glen Apartments
9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Apollo Landings
10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Kensington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,798 | $1,350 | $2,879 |
| South Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,315 | $1,299 | $3,489 |
| South Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $1,499 | $7,573 |
| South Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,668 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| South Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 70 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 The Barrington Apartments priced from $1,299. Battery Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,332. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Triangle Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,446 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Marigold | Studio,1BA | $1,455 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,461 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Franklin | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,638 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kensington area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Middlebrooke Apartments in the in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood starting from $2,389. The second greatest value South Kensington apartment is the 3BR Market Model at Paddington Square starting at $2,350 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Silver Spring 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebrooke Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.30 |
| Paddington Square | 3BR Market | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1G/1H | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $1,638.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Kensington?
The cheapest apartment in South Kensington is The Barrington Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in South Kensington costs $3,730.
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 55 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 $283 which is $3,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Kensington.
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