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Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
South Kensington, South Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Kensington
$3,739/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in South Kensington is $3,739 per month as of July 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,794 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in South Kensington
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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, South Kensington, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in South Kensington, South Kensington, MD
Average rent prices in South Kensington have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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, 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 $3,449, whereas a house costs $4,300. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kensington run $2,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,580.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,790 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,195 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,685 |  26% | 42% | |
3 bedroom | $4,100 | 9% | 41% | |
4 bedroom | $6,500 | 13% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,477 | |
Foxhall Palisades | $3,197 | |
Garrett Park | $2,900 | |
Kensington | $2,397 | |
National Zoological Park | $2,315 | |
North Kensington | $3,095 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,449 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,097 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,300 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,790
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,685
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
42%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
41%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
2%
Garrett Park
Average rent
$2,900
Kensington
Average rent
$2,397
North Kensington
Average rent
$3,095
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,477
Foxhall Palisades
Average rent
$3,197
National Zoological Park
Average rent
$2,315
Apartments
Average rent
$3,449
Condos
Average rent
$2,097
Houses
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Kensington, 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, South Kensington, MD compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Kensington and Garrett Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Kensington
92%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Kensington, South Kensington, MD is 29% higher than the median rent in Garrett Park, Garrett Park, MD.
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Frequently asked questions for South Kensington, 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 $3,739 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Kensington?
Average rent prices in South Kensington have increased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does South Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Kensington is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,794 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 $150,000/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).