Rent by ZIP · Montgomery County
Rent in Kensington, MD 20895
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,520 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,113 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,180 | $2,040 | +6.9% | $1,962–2,398 | $1,679 ±$711 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,280 | $2,110 | +8.1% | $2,052–2,508 | $1,646 ±$941 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,520 | $2,350 | +7.2% | $2,268–2,772 | $1,866 ±$137 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,210 | $2,970 | +8.1% | $2,889–3,531 | $2,642 ±$463 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,780 | $3,490 | +8.3% | $3,402–4,158 | $3,039 ±$289 |
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.
What renters pay in 20895
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20896 | Garrett Park | $3,350 | – |
| 20899 | Gaithersburg | $1,200 | – |
| 20889 | Bethesda | $2,980 | – |
| 20886 | Montgomery Village | $2,240 | $1,891 |
| 20882 | Gaithersburg | $2,030 | $1,240 |
| 20880 | Washington Grove | $2,520 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Montgomery County, MD · 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.