Cheap Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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12220 Centerhill St

Silver SpringMD20902
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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 3 Beds unit found at Allium Place in the Halpine neighborhood priced from $1,091. Arrive Wheaton in the Forest Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,303. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kensington apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allium PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,091
Arrive WheatonFayette AffordableStudio,1BA$1,303
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,371
The Fields of Silver SpringS11BR,1BA$1,486
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,507
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,550
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,653
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,798
Oakfield Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kensington, MD

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Kensington area is the $2.10 price per square foot 2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2D Model at Elme Bethesda in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,315. The second greatest value Kensington apartment is the 2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP Model at Wheaton House starting at $2,199 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Forest Glen 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.
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2D2BR,2BA$2.10
Wheaton House2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP2BR,1BA$2.30
Oakfield Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.30
5405 Tuckerman Ln, Unit FL4-ID6095405 Tuckerman Ln1BR,1BA$2.42
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$2.57
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2.53
2710 Calgary Ave, Unit Kanza2710 Calgary Ave1BR,1BA$2.27

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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 Arrive Wheaton listed at $1,303.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Kensington Apartment is $1,404 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 $1,692 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 $1,091.

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