What is the average apartment size in North Kensington?

The average size for a North Kensington, MD apartment is 1,335 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 North Kensington?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in North Kensington is $2,219 per month, a 1.78% increase from last year’s average of $2,180.

What is the average apartment size in North Kensington?

The typical apartment in North Kensington offers about 1,335 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

North Kensington, MD Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in North Kensington ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 47% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in North Kensington?

In North Kensington, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in North Kensington is $2,219, a 1.78% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,180.

Average rent in North Kensington, MD

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,219	1,335 sq. ft.

North Kensington, MD rent trends

Rental prices in North Kensington, MD have increased by 1.78% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,180 to $2,219.

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

The largest share of rentals in North Kensington, MD (47%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in North Kensington, MD?

743 or 21% of the households in North Kensington, MD are renter-occupied while 2,816 or 79% are owner-occupied.

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How North Kensington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
North Kensington	$2,219
Laurel	$1,951
Columbia	$2,154
Bethesda	$2,760
Annapolis	$2,292
Baltimore City	$1,649
Silver Spring	$1,978
Frederick	$1,916
Rockville	$2,396
Hyattsville	$1,888
Gaithersburg	$2,046
Adelphi	$1,800
South Laurel	$1,707
Seabrook	$1,872
Chillum	$1,724
Fairland	$1,953
White Oak	$1,750
Langley Park	$1,788
Wheaton	$2,126
North Bethesda	$2,420
Tysons Corner	$2,834

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 North 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.