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Rent in Kensington, MD 20891
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,470 (+8.3% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,140 | $1,980 | +8.1% | $1,926–2,354 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $2,230 | $2,050 | +8.8% | $2,007–2,453 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,280 | +8.3% | $2,223–2,717 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,150 | $2,880 | +9.4% | $2,835–3,465 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,710 | $3,380 | +9.8% | $3,339–4,081 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,438.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20889 | Bethesda | $2,980 | – |
| 20895 | Kensington | $2,520 | $1,866 |
| 20886 | Montgomery Village | $2,240 | $1,891 |
| 20896 | Garrett Park | $3,350 | – |
| 20899 | Gaithersburg | $1,200 | – |
| 20882 | Gaithersburg | $2,030 | $1,240 |
All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.