Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
South Kensington, South Kensington, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in South Kensington
$2,798/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in South Kensington is $2,798 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $898 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Kensington
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 18% 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 $2,959, whereas a house costs $4,245. 1-bedroom apartments in South Kensington run $2,220 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,639.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,865 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $3,292 | 41% | 90% | |
3 bedroom | $3,850 | 13% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 5% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Rockville | $2,490 | |
Foxhall Palisades | $4,500 | |
Garrett Park | $2,300 | |
Kensington | $2,200 | |
National Zoological Park | $2,395 | |
North Kensington | $3,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,959 | 52% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,125 | - | - | |
Houses | $4,245 | 4% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,341 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,865
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,292
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
90%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
Garrett Park
Average rent
$2,300
Kensington
Average rent
$2,200
North Kensington
Average rent
$3,150
Central Rockville
Average rent
$2,490
Foxhall Palisades
Average rent
$4,500
National Zoological Park
Average rent
$2,395
Apartments
Average rent
$2,959
Last 30 days
52%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,125
Houses
Average rent
$4,245
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,341
Last 30 days
4%
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
47%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Kensington, South Kensington, MD is 22% higher than the median rent in Garrett Park, Garrett Park, MD.
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Kensington
Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave #1, South Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
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Available Oct 10
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Kensington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $350House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Kensington
Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave #1, South Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Kensington
4 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Price dropped $350House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Kensington
Ewell Ave & Knowles Ave #1, South Kensington, MD 20895
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Kensington
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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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 $2,798 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 18% since last year.
How does South Kensington rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Kensington is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $898 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 $112,000/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).