Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
South Kensington, MD

Median rent

Median rent in South Kensington

$2,900/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Kensington is $2,900 per month as of October 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Kensington

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Kensington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Kensington, MD

Average rent prices in South Kensington have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 $2,912, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kensington run $2,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,120.

Listings

Studio

$1,865

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

22%

2 bedroom

$3,010

41%

78%

3 bedroom

$3,990

13%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,500

5%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,865

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,010

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

78%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

21%

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

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,519
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Kensington, MD is 15% higher than the median rent in Brentwood, MD.

Discover rentals in South Kensington, MD

Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Kensington

Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave, South Kensington, MD

Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave #1, South Kensington, MD 20895

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

3124 Plyers Mill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Kensington

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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 $2,900 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Kensington?

Average rent prices in South Kensington have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does South Kensington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Kensington is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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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