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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
South Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Kensington
$2,880/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in South Kensington is $2,880 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $970 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Kensington
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South 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 South Kensington, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Kensington, MD
Average rent prices in South Kensington have decreased by 1% 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
South Kensington, MD
Rent prices in South Kensington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Kensington is $3,215, whereas a house costs $4,375. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kensington run $2,516 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,725.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,760 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,444 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,660 |  26% | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | 8% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $7,000 | 36% | 55% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Kensington | $3,793 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,215 | No Change | - | |
Condos | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,375 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,760
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,444
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,660
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
55%
South Kensington
Average rent
$3,793
Apartments
Average rent
$3,215
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Houses
Average rent
$4,375
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Kensington, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Kensington and Brentwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Kensington
51%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Kensington, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,445
3%$3,800
27%$3,518
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6%$2,500
18%$2,482
10%$2,440
8%$1,788
37%$2,124
18%$3,945
17%$2,950
5%$2,010
Discover rentals in South Kensington, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
10216 Capitol View Ave, South Kensington, MD 20910
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
$3,695
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,975
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
10216 Capitol View Ave, South Kensington, MD 20910
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
$3,695
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
10216 Capitol View Ave, South Kensington, MD 20910
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
$3,695
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,975
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Kensington, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the South Kensington rental market.
How much is rent in South Kensington?
The average rent in South Kensington is $2,880 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Kensington?
Average rent prices in South Kensington have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does South Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Kensington is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $970 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Kensington?
To comfortably afford rent in South Kensington, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/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).