Kensington Apartments and Rentals

The small town of Kensington, MD is located in Montgomery County. Although Kensington is known for its Antique Row, it boasts a wide variety of shopping and cultural events downtown. This ideal balance makes Kensington apartments for rent a perfect option for people of any age. The family-friendly community is home to many shops, galleries, cafes, restaurants, bookstores and florists. Kensington is also a perfect place for aspiring artists because the thriving arts scene spans musical theater to fine art. According to statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 2,250 people call Kensington home.

Until 1873, the area now known as Kensington was primarily used for agriculture, but the construction of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad changed everything. Through the late 1800s, Kensington continued to prosper as a getaway community for people seeking refuge from the humid summers in Washington, D.C.

Today, many people in Kensington apartments come to the area for the diverse businesses and job opportunities. Some of the top employers in the county include Admiral Security, Discovery Channel, Geico, Henry M. Jackson Foundation, Host International and Hughes Network Systems.

Antique Row is the oldest antique center in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and attracts many people each year. Featuring more than 48 shops, people can find fine antiques, crafts, art galleries and much more along tree-lined streets.

Kensington features an extensive park system that includes seven parks with landscaped gardens, large mature trees, public art and fields for sports. Just a half-mile away from the bustling downtown center, Rock Creek Regional Park is a spot where many residents visit for running, hiking and biking during the warm months.

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