Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $700 (33 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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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. Rollingwood Apartments in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,257. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$737
Rollingwood ApartmentsStudio 1BathStudio,1BA$1,257
Arrive WheatonFayette AffordableStudio,1BA$1,303
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,410
The Fields of Silver SpringS11BR,1BA$1,486
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1D.11BR,1BA$1,525
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH DEN1BR,1BA$1,526
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,607
Inigo's CrossingThe Taft - MPDU1BR,1BA$1,775
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$1,796

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of March 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Kensington apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,962 with a $1.57 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.
9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement9717 Connecticut Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.57
Maven at WheatonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.07
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.23
The Glen at Kensington2X12BR,1BA$2.63
Oakfield Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.46
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$2.60
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.15
Rollingwood ApartmentsStudio 1BathStudio ,1BA$2.67

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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 Rollingwood Apartments listed at $1,257.

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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