Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
North Kensington, MD

Median rent

Median rent in North Kensington

$3,150/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Kensington is $3,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Kensington

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Kensington rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in North Kensington, MD

Average rent prices in North Kensington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 North Kensington, MD

Rent prices in North Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Kensington is $2,188, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in North Kensington run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,330.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,950

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,310

6%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,300

12%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,310

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in North 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 North Kensington, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Kensington and Ashton Sandy Spring by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Kensington

Median rent price$3,150
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Kensington, MD is 13% higher than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.

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$2,086

decreased by27%
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increased by25%
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$3,290

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Discover rentals in North Kensington, MD

3411 University Blvd W #304 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Kensington

2 bedroom 1 bATRH

3411 University Blvd W #304, North Kensington, MD 20895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

3133 University Blvd W #A9 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Kensington

Residential Lease, KENSINGTON, MD

3133 University Blvd W #A9, North Kensington, MD 20895

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

2867 Schoolhouse Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in North Kensington

SILVER SPRING, MD

2867 Schoolhouse Cir, North Kensington, MD 20902

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

3904 Lantern Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Kensington

3904 Lantern Dr, North Kensington, MD 20902

4 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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.

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Frequently asked questions for North Kensington, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the North Kensington rental market.

How much is rent in North Kensington?

The average rent in North Kensington is $3,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Kensington?

Average rent prices in North Kensington have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does North Kensington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Kensington is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Kensington?

To comfortably afford rent in North Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $126,000/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).

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3715 Astoria Rd, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3041 Moore Ln, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
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3904 Lantern Dr, North Kensington, MD 20902, USA
4118 Wexford Ct, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3015 Upton Dr Apt 242, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3355 University Blvd W, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3411 University Blvd W, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4115 Denfeld Ave, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
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4107 Mitscher Ct, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3333 University Blvd W, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4107 Byrd Ct, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3417 University Blvd W, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
11506 Mapleview Dr, North Kensington, MD 20902, USA
10804 Drumm Ave, North Kensington, MD 20895, USA