Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $700 (30 Rentals)

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Forest Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Apollo Landings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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Bucknell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bucknell

11500 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Newdale Mews Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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Glenmont Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glenmont Crossing

2309 Shorefield RdSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kensington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood priced from $737. Claridge House in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,410. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$737
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,410
The Fields of Silver SpringS11BR,1BA$1,486
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,507
Glenmont ForestJR 1BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,550
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,580
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,653
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Inigo's CrossingThe Eisenhower - MPDU1BR,1BA$1,779
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,798

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.51 price per square foot B5-990-UrbanUp Model at AVA Wheaton in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,480. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A Model at Elme Bethesda starting at $2,195 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AVA WheatonB5-990-UrbanUp2BR,2BA$2.51
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.22
Wheaton House2BR; 1ST; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.21
Oakfield Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.30
Maven at WheatonStudioStudio ,1BA$2.53
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$2.61
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Inigo's CrossingThe Eisenhower - MPDU1BR,1BA$2.66
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.15
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39

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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 Cheap Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Kensington is at Claridge House listed at $1,410.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $737 at Allium Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Kensington Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Kensington is starting from $891 at Allium Place.

What is the most affordable Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Allium Place and starts from $1,019.

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