Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kensington Neighborhood of Kensington, MD from $1,100 (55 Rentals)

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4850 Rugby Ave

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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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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 Arrive Wheaton priced from $1,303. Claridge House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,371. Here are the most affordable South Kensington apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Silver Creek Senior Living 62+1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,653
Eighty Two Hundred8th Tier Junior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,671
Triangle TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,744
AVA WheatonA3-628-Urban1BR,1BA$1,775
The AstridStudio-A1Studio,1BA$1,798

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South 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 South 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
Paddington Square2BR Affordable2BR,1BA$1.89
Maven at WheatonOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Middlebrooke Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
5405 Tuckerman Ln, Unit FL4-ID6095405 Tuckerman Ln1BR,1BA$2.34
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$2.57
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
Rollingwood Apartments1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
2710 Calgary Ave, Unit Kanza2710 Calgary Ave1BR,1BA$2.27

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South Kensington, Kensington, MD

Ranked #1

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 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

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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 Arrive Wheaton listed at $1,303.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kensington Apartment is $1,486 at The Fields of Silver Spring.

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 $1,795 at The Fields of Silver Spring.

What is the most affordable South Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Kensington Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crescent at Chevy Chase and starts from $4,780.

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