The Glen at Kensington
10214-10220 Frederick Ave,
Kensington, MD 20895
1-2 Beds | $1,948 - $2,450
Rental Market Trends in Kensington, MD
What is the average rent in Kensington, MD?
$1,958/month
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624 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+19.6%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Kensington, MD is $1,958 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/month, making Kensington one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Kensington, you can expect to pay about $1,494 per month for a studio, $1,958 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,093 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,740 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Kensington, MD?
In the past year, rent has increased by 19.6%, which averages out to $385 more per month.
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Rent Ranges in Kensington, MD
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$1,501 - $2,000
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kensington?
Based on current rent prices, Kensington Terrace and South Kensington" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kensington.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington?
Based on current rent prices, South Kensington and Kensington Terrace" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Kensington.
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Which Kensington neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Kensington with the most apartments available are South Kensington and Kensington Terrace" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kensington, MD?
Because the average rent in Kensington is $1,958, you’ll want to make about $6,526 per month or $78,312 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.
How does Kensington, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Kensington, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.