
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD (58 Rentals)


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Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Kensington House

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Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square

Inigo's Crossing
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Glenmont Forest

The Flats at Wheaton Station

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Avalon at Grosvenor Station

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Crescent at Chevy Chase

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The Lindley

Pooks Hill Tower & Court

Wheaton House

Claridge House

Allium Place

10696 Weymouth St, Unit 202

5225 Pooks Hill Rd, Unit 1217 North

10201 Grosvenor Pl, Unit 313

9900 Georgia Ave, Unit 413

10655 Montrose Ave

10518 Weymouth St

5225 Pooks Hill Rd

10670 Weymouth St

10312 Rockville Pike

10401 Grosvenor Pl

10308 Rockville Pike

5405 Tuckerman Ln

3608 Isbell St
Kensington, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Kensington?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Kensington Studio Apartments | $1,881 | $1,371 | $3,443 |
Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,261 | $1,404 | $3,854 |
Kensington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $1,545 | $8,500 |
Kensington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,097 | $1,091 | $10,000+ |
Kensington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $1,206 | $2,633 |
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Largest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is found at Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood and is 960 square feet priced from $1,697. The Magnolia in the Parkside neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 845 square feet and currently listed start at $2,495. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Claridge House | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 960 Sq Ft | $1,697 |
The Magnolia | 1 Bed/1.5 Bath-1B Anise | 845 Sq Ft | $2,495 |
Crescent at Chevy Chase | One Bedroom/One Bathroom, Rear Facing (1E) | 842 Sq Ft | $2,895 |
Ravel & Royale on Strathmore Square | Royale 1B10DEN | 831 Sq Ft | $3,028 |
The Fields of Silver Spring | A4 | 820 Sq Ft | $1,571 |
Arrive Wheaton | Ansonia | 802 Sq Ft | $1,935 |
Meridian at Grosvenor Station | The Ellington | 793 Sq Ft | $2,090 |
Maven at Wheaton | One Bedroom | 710 Sq Ft | $2,209 |
Cheapest Available Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 05, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Kensington, MD is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,404 at Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood. The second most affordable Kensington 1 Bedroom is the 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN Model at Glenmont Forest starting at $1,499 in the Kemp Mill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Kensington is currently $2,261. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Kensington:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Allium Place | One Bedroom | $1,404 |
Glenmont Forest | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN | $1,499 |
Rollingwood Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath | $1,507 |
The Fields of Silver Spring | A4 | $1,571 |
Oakfield Apartment Homes | A1 | $1,607 |
AVA Wheaton | A3-628-Urban | $1,695 |
Claridge House | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | $1,697 |
Arrive Wheaton | Alexandria | $1,795 |
The Glen at Kensington | 1X1 | $1,845 |
Avalon at Grosvenor Station | A2 | $1,851 |
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Getting Around Kensington, MD
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Kensington with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Kensington is at Allium Place listed at $1,404.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is $2,261.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Kensington is a 960 square feet unit starting from $1,697 at Claridge House.
What is the average size for Kensington 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Kensington is currently 791 sq ft.
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