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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Kensington

What type of rentals are currently available in South Kensington?

There are currently 135 Apartments for Rent in South Kensington, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $10,121. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Kensington ranging from $1,595 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Kensington?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Kensington ranges from $1,595 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,451.

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