The Glen at Kensington
10214-10220 Frederick Ave,
Kensington, MD 20895
1-2 Beds | $2,051 - $2,568
Rental Market Trends in Kensington, MD
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Kensington, MD is $1,574/month.
Rent in Kensington is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,574/month
Average Rent
624 Sq Ft
Average Size
-19.6%
Change / Year
26
Available Apartments
Kensington rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Kensington average $1,439 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Kensington average $1,574 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Kensington average $1,912 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Kensington average $2,508 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
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How much has average rent changed in Kensington, MD?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 19.6%, which averages out to $308 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Kensington, MD
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
67%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Kensington, MD?
Because the average rent in Kensington is $1,574, you’ll want to make about $5,246 per month or $62,952 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?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $1,574 per month, which is 5.5% lower than the national average of $1,665.
Are rents going up or down in Kensington?
Rents in Kensington, MD are decreasing, with prices down 19.6% year-over-year and $308 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Kensington?
In Kensington, MD, 67% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.