Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
North Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Kensington
$3,095/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in North Kensington is $3,095 per month as of July 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Kensington
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of North 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 North Kensington, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in North Kensington, MD
Average rent prices in North Kensington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,323, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in North Kensington run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 20% | 41% | |
2 bedroom | $2,545 |  10% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,427 | 3% | 18% | |
4 bedroom | $6,000 | 2% | 39% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Kensington | $3,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,323 | 17% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,049 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,697 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
41%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,427
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
39%
North Kensington
Average rent
$3,095
Apartments
Average rent
$2,323
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,049
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,697
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
59%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Kensington, MD is 37% higher than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
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10%$2,800
14%$2,474
12%$2,360
21%$5,600
10%$2,117
18%Discover rentals in North Kensington, MD
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Kensington
3411 University Blvd W #104, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3419 University Blvd W #303, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Kensington
3355 University Blvd W #100, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$2,049
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3502 Stark St #1, North Kensington, MD 20895
4 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Kensington
11211 Dewey Rd #2, North Kensington, MD 20895
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Kensington
11211 Dewey Rd #2, North Kensington, MD 20895
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3502 Stark St #1, North Kensington, MD 20895
4 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3419 University Blvd W #303, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3502 Stark St #1, North Kensington, MD 20895
4 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in North Kensington
3411 University Blvd W #104, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Kensington
3015 Upton Dr #228, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3041 Moore Ln, North Kensington, MD 20895
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
$5,250
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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 $3,095 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Kensington?
Average rent prices in North Kensington have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does North Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Kensington is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in North Kensington?
Based on our current data, North Kensington shows a median rent of approximately $3,050 per month across available units.
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).