Kensington

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Kensington, MD

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Small-town charm in the DC suburbs

Suburb Public Transportation MTA Rail Service Safe Low Crime

Kensington is a small suburban community located about ten miles north of Washington, D.C., and four miles from Bethesda. The terrific location makes Kensington a popular choice among commuters who work in the nation’s capital and the surrounding areas but prefer a quieter home environment. The town center features a charming assortment of locally-owned shops and restaurants, and the beautiful parks along the banks of Rock Creek provide great opportunities to enjoy the tranquility of nature.

Just outside of town, the Westfield Wheaton shopping mall anchors a large commercial district to the northeast, and the Strathmore performing arts center to the northwest attracts an eclectic lineup of musicians and other artists to its unique stages. If you prefer not to drive, you can always ride a MARC train to many of the surrounding cities via the orange line.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Kensington, MD is $1,356 for a studio, $1,550 for one bedroom, $1,839 for two bedrooms, and $2,485 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kensington has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,550/month
625 Sq Ft
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Transportation

84

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

5

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Kensington Parkwood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

592 Students

8
out of 10

Garrett Park Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

686 Students

7
out of 10

Rock View Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

600 Students

4
out of 10

Stephen Knolls School

Public

Grades PK-12

67 Students

Rating Unavailable

Newport Mill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

623 Students

5
out of 10

Stephen Knolls School

Public

Grades PK-12

67 Students

Rating Unavailable

Albert Einstein High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,012 Students

5
out of 10

Stephen Knolls School

Public

Grades PK-12

67 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wheaton Regional Park
  • Brookside Gardens
  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • Brookside Nature Center
  • McCrillis Gardens

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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