Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
North Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in North Kensington
$2,124/mo
34%vs previous year
The average rent in North Kensington is $2,124 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $214 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in North Kensington
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 68% over the last month and have decreased by 34% 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 $2,115, whereas a house costs $3,945. 1-bedroom apartments in North Kensington run $1,848 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,970 |  3% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $2,455 | 7% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,452 | 8% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 5% | 36% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
North Kensington | $2,124 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,115 | 17% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,987 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,945 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,564 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,455
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,452
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
36%
North Kensington
Average rent
$2,124
Apartments
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
17%
Condos
Average rent
$1,987
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,945
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,564
Last 30 days
10%
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
11%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in North Kensington, MD is 14% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
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27%$2,450
24%$4,650
8%$3,518
$2,500
18%$2,482
10%$2,440
8%$2,470
7%$3,695
35%$2,010
Discover rentals in North Kensington, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
5 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in North Kensington
3419 University Blvd W #303, North Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
11419 Lund Pl, North Kensington, MD 20895
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
4107 Byrd Ct, North Kensington, MD 20895
4 beds
3 baths
$3,850
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in North Kensington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$3,800
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in North Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Nov 2
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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 $2,124 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in North Kensington?
Average rent prices in North Kensington have increased by 68% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.
How does North Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in North Kensington is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $214 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 $85,000/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).