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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Kensington is $2,434 per month, a 3.17% increase from last years average of $2,359.

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.

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, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Kensington is $2,434, a 3.17% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,359.

One-bedroom apartments provide 674 square feet for $1,997, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,606 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,372 sq ft) for $3,054, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Kensington, MD

Last updated: April 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,434	943 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,997	674 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,606	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,054	1,372 sq. ft.

Kensington, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Kensington, MD have increased by 3.17% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,359 to $2,434.

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?

394 or 48% of the households in Kensington, MD are renter-occupied while 434 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Kensington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Kensington	$2,434
Baltimore City	$1,652
Silver Spring	$1,949
Rockville	$2,337
Hyattsville	$1,898
Laurel	$1,945
Frederick	$1,918
Columbia	$2,151
Gaithersburg	$1,988
Annapolis	$2,271
Glen Burnie	$1,695
Washington, DC	$2,457
Arlington, VA	$2,697
Falls Church, VA	$2,307
Bethesda	$2,803
Mc Lean, VA	$2,790
Greenbelt, MD	$2,101
Beltsville, MD	$1,899
Bladensburg, MD	$1,612
Riverdale, MD	$1,679
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,739

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.