
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,438 (20 Rentals)


Claridge House

AVA Wheaton

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

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Arrive Wheaton

Nobe Market
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10201 Grosvenor Pl

10500 Rockville Pike

Maven at Wheaton

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The Astrid

Gallery Bethesda I
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Triangle Towers

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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 | $1,806 | $1,438 | $2,879 |
| South Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $1,332 | $6,448 |
| South Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,340 | $1,499 | $8,477 |
| South Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,247 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| South Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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Best Local Schools in South Kensington, Kensington, MD
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
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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 Claridge House which is listed at $1,438, 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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