Cheap Apartments for Rent near South Kensington, MD from $1,332 (31 Rentals)

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Arrive Wheaton
$1,710 - $2,917
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$1,710 - $2,917

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Arrive Wheaton

11215 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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The Astrid
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$1,727 - $4,057
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The Astrid

5159 Pooks Hill RdBethesda, MD 20814
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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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The Magnolia
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$1,992 - $2,925
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$1,992 - $2,925

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The Magnolia

10301 Grosvenor PlNorth Bethesda, MD 20852
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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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Chevy Chase Lake
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$2,219 - $9,658
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$2,219 - $9,658

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Chevy Chase Lake

3820 Chaplin PlChevy Chase, MD 20815
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8001 Woodmont
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$2,543 - $4,738
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8001 Woodmont

8001 Woodmont AveBethesda, MD 20814
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$1,900 - $3,950

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10401 Grosvenor Pl

RockvilleMD20852

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Cheapest Available South Kensington Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Kensington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Battery Park in the Woodmont Triangle neighborhood priced from $1,332. Claridge House in the Silver Spring neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,438. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,332
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,438
Pooks Hill Tower & CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$1,599
8200W ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,661
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,710
Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase1 BR1BR,1BA$1,740
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+One Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,748
Inigo's CrossingThe Harding1BR,1BA$1,772

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD and Nearby

As of August 22, 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 2BR/2Bath Model at Encore at Wheaton Station starting at $2,834 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Forest Glen 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
Encore at Wheaton Station2BR/2Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Paddington Square3BR Market3BR,1BA$2.33
Wheaton House2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP2BR,1BA$2.38
Battery Park1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.55
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Battery Lane Apartments2 Bedroom 2BR,1BA$2.62
Maven at WheatonJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom & Den1BR,1BA$2.28
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20

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