Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,000 (48 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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North Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Kensington area of Washington, MD is a 3 Beds unit found at Allium Place priced from $1,091. The Fields of Silver Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,486. Here are the most affordable North Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Allium PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,091
The Fields of Silver SpringS11BR,1BA$1,486
Glenmont Forest1 BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,550
Halpine ViewA1A1BR,1BA$1,580
Landmark at Glenmont StationB92BR,2BA$1,606
Aurora(S2) Studio - 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,620
Arrive WheatonFairfaxStudio,1BA$1,635
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,653
Wentworth Apartment HomesThe AstorStudio,1BA$1,704
Harwood FlatsS1AStudio,1BA$1,756

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Kensington, MD

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Kensington area is the $2.21 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Maven at Wheaton in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,619. The second greatest value North Kensington apartment is the 2 Bed | 2.5 Bath - B2I Model at Elme Bethesda starting at $2,292 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Kensington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maven at WheatonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2.5 Bath - B2I2BR,2.5BA$2.06
Strathmore Court2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 2C2BR,2BA$2.68
Wheaton House2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP2BR,1BA$2.30
Landmark at Glenmont StationA51BR,1BA$1.72
Oakfield Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$2.30
Glenmont Forest2 BEDROOM 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2.57
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$2.55
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.09
AtelierA1-A1BR,1BA$2.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Kensington, Kensington, MD

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Kensington, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the North Kensington Neighborhood in Kensington, MD

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Kensington Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Kensington?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Kensington is under $1,756.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Kensington?

The cheapest apartment in North Kensington is Allium Place which is listed at $1,404, while the average apartment in North Kensington costs $3,417.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Kensington?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in North Kensington that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Kensington?

Cheap apartments in North Kensington have an average cost of $1,919 which is $1,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Kensington.

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