Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,100 (59 Rentals)

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4850 Rugby Ave

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South Kensington, Kensington, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Kensington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kensington area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Claridge House priced from $1,371. Rollingwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,507. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,371
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,507
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1D.11BR,1BA$1,525
The Fields of Silver SpringA41BR,1BA$1,571
AVA WheatonA1-535-Urban1BR,1BA$1,690
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,709
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$1,784
Paddington Square2BR Affordable2BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Kensington apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Maven at Wheaton starting at $2,349 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Forest Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South 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
Maven at WheatonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.98
Elme Bethesda2 Bed | 2 Bath - B2A2BR,2BA$2.23
Paddington Square2BR Affordable2BR,1BA$1.89
The Fields of Silver SpringB52BR,1BA$2.18
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$2.58
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
8300 Wisconsin Ave, Unit FL2-ID8438300 Wisconsin Ave1BR,1BA$2.58

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Kensington, Kensington, MD

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Kensington Neighborhood in Kensington, MD

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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 South Kensington Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kensington?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kensington is at Claridge House listed at $1,371.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kensington Apartment is $1,507 at Rollingwood Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kensington is starting from $1,643 at Rollingwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Timberlawn Crescent and starts from $2,949.

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