Rent in Kensington, MD
Across Kensington's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,332 a month, with figures from $1,866–$2,520. The highest typical rent is in 20891 ($2,470) and the lowest in 20895 ($2,193). Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay about 0.87% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,035 | $1,679–$2,180 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $2,255 | $2,204–$2,280 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $2,332 | $1,866–$2,520 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $3,038 | $2,642–$3,210 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $3,560 | $3,039–$3,780 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Kensington ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Kensington, MD?
- About $2,332 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,866–$2,520. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Kensington, MD?
- About $2,255 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,204–$2,280. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Kensington, MD?
- About $3,038 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,642–$3,210. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Kensington, MD?
- About $2,035 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,679–$2,180. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Kensington, MD?
- About $3,560 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $3,039–$3,780. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Kensington ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 20891 has the highest typical rent at $2,470 a month, and 20895 the lowest at $2,193.
- What is the property tax rate in Kensington, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in Montgomery County pay a typical 0.87% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Kensington rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).