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Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Kensington
$2,333/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Kensington is $2,333 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $433 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Kensington
7
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Kensington rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Kensington, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Kensington, MD
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Kensington, MD
Rent prices in Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,232, whereas a house costs $3,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Kensington run $2,080 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,511.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,697 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,975 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,524 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | 24% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $4,122 | No Change | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Kensington | $2,388 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,232 | - | 9% | |
Condos | $1,950 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,675 | 10% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,697
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,524
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,122
Last year
8%
Kensington
Average rent
$2,388
Apartments
Average rent
$2,232
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Houses
Average rent
$3,675
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Kensington, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Kensington, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Kensington and Brookeville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Kensington
23%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Kensington, MD is 6% higher than the median rent in Brookeville, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,200
25%$2,650
10%$2,037
15%$3,497
8%$1,909
24%$3,025
27%$3,200
3%$2,750
10%$2,000
2%$1,988
38%$2,995
30%$2,252
30%Discover rentals in Kensington, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Kensington
3 beds
2 baths
$3,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jan 1
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Frequently asked questions for Kensington, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in Kensington?
The average rent in Kensington is $2,333 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Kensington?
Average rent prices in Kensington have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Kensington is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $433 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Kensington?
To comfortably afford rent in Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).