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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 Studio unit found at Claridge House priced from $1,371. Kensington Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,545. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,371
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,545
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,640
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,656

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Kensington area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Kensington apartment is the 9308 Cedar Ln Model at 9308 Cedar Ln, Unit Apartment starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
9308 Cedar Ln, Unit Apartment9308 Cedar Ln1BR,1BA$1.67
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2B2BR,2BA$2.17
Middlebrooke Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.35
Wheaton House2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP2BR,1BA$2.30
Paddington Square2BR Affordable2BR,1BA$1.89
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
The Fields of Silver SpringA11BR,1BA$2.11
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Kensington Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in South Kensington?

There are currently 136 Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,357 to $11,745. There are also 52 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kensington ranging from $1,400 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Kensington ranges from $1,400 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,192.

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