Kensington, MD rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Kensington, MD is $3,400.
$3,400
+$200
+$615
19
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $6,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 2 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 3 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $615 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,250 | $2,595 |
| Feb | $3,000 | $2,649 |
| Mar | $2,000 | $2,500 |
| Apr | $2,153 | $3,300 |
| May | $2,800 | $3,300 |
| Jun | $2,900 | $3,150 |
| Jul | $2,890 | $3,650 |
| Aug | $2,875 | $3,100 |
| Sep | $2,574 | No data |
| Oct | $2,500 | No data |
| Nov | $2,675 | No data |
| Dec | $2,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Kensington, MD rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Kensington, MD is 62% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Kensington, MD?
The average rent in Kensington, MD is $3,400.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Kensington, MD?
Houses in Kensington, MD rent between $900 - $6,000 with an average rent of $3,400.
3. How has the rent in Kensington, MD changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Kensington, MD increased by $615
4. How much has the rent in Kensington, MD increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Kensington, MD increased by $200
5. How many available rentals are there in Kensington, MD?
There are currently 19 rentals available in Kensington, MD.
6. How do rent prices in Kensington, MD compare with the national average?
The average rent in Kensington, MD is $3,400 — 61.9% higher the national average of $2,100.