What is the average apartment size in Kensington?

The average size for a Kensington, MD apartment is 943 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Kensington?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Kensington is $2,394 per month, a 2.22% increase from last years average of $2,342.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Kensington?

In Kensington, studios rent for $1,846 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,988 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,502 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,039 per month

What is the average apartment size in Kensington?

The typical apartment in Kensington offers about 943 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Kensington?

Studio apartments in Kensington average 503 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 674 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 940 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,372 sq. ft.

Kensington, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Kensington?

The typical rent budget in Kensington ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 39% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Kensington?

In Kensington, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,394, a 2.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,342.

Studio Apartments at $1,846 offer the most budget-friendly option with 503 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 674 square feet for $1,988, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,502 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,372 sq ft) for $3,039, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kensington, MD

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,394	943 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,846	503 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,988	674 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,502	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,039	1,372 sq. ft.

Kensington, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Kensington, MD have increased by 2.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,342 to $2,394.

What's the typical rent budget in Kensington, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Kensington, MD (39%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Kensington, MD?

442 or 50% of the households in Kensington, MD are renter-occupied while 451 or 50% are owner-occupied.

How Kensington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kensington	$2,394
Baltimore City	$1,650
Silver Spring	$1,948
Rockville	$2,319
Hyattsville	$1,894
Laurel	$1,937
Frederick	$1,915
Gaithersburg	$1,982
Bethesda	$2,779
Annapolis	$2,251
Columbia	$2,123
Washington, DC	$2,451
Arlington, VA	$2,683
Falls Church, VA	$2,291
Mc Lean, VA	$2,776
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,730
Bladensburg, MD	$1,636
Riverdale, MD	$1,672
Beltsville, MD	$1,892
Derwood, MD	$2,253
Greenbelt, MD	$2,101

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Kensington apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.