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Rental Market Trends in Kensington, MD

What is the average rent in Kensington, MD?

$1,685/month

Average Rent

624 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Kensington, MD is $1,685 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means Kensington rent prices are 4% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Kensington, you can expect to pay about $1,515 per month for a studio, $1,685 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,014 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,438 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,515/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,685/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,014/month
813 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,438/month
1,450 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,550/month
1,279 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,228/month
1,892 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Kensington, MD?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $26 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Kensington, MD
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Kensington, MD
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kensington, MD?

Because the average rent in Kensington is $1,685, you’ll want to make about $5,616 per month or $67,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Kensington, MD

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Apartment communities in Kensington we think you'll love

The Glen at Kensington

The Glen at Kensington

10214-10220 Frederick Ave,
Kensington, MD 20895

$1,948 - $2,450

1-2 Beds

Kensington Gardens

Kensington Gardens

3401 University Blvd,
Kensington, MD 20895

$1,325 - $1,700

1-2 Beds

Rock Creek Palisades

Rock Creek Palisades

11358 Connecticut Ave,
Kensington, MD 20895

$2,400 - $3,300

3-5 Beds

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

3910 Knowles Ave,
Kensington, MD 20895

$1,575 - $2,335

1-2 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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