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

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

National Park Seminary Apartments

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Gallery Bethesda II

Belvedere Apartments

Kensington House
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Arrive Wheaton

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The Astrid

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Inigo's Crossing

Maven at Wheaton

Avalon at Grosvenor Station

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Battery Lane Apartments

Encore at Wheaton Station

Wheaton House

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The Magnolia
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The Glen at Kensington

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Ravel and Royale

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Chevy Chase Lake

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8001 Woodmont

Rock Creek Palisades

10408 Rockville Pike

10401 Grosvenor Pl
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5139 Dudley Ln

10513 Weymouth St
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,332 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,438 |
| Pooks Hill Tower & Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,461 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom & Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| 8200W Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,661 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Fairfax | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
| Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Silver Creek Senior Living 62+ | One Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,748 |
| Inigo's Crossing | The Harding | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Palisades | Three Bedroom (3 Level) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.38 |
| Encore at Wheaton Station | 2BR/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| Paddington Square | 3BR Market | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Battery Park | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Battery Lane Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| Maven at Wheaton | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom & Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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