Kensington Homes for Rent

Kensington, established in the early 1890s, is a Victorian community with a garden suburb atmosphere. The neighborhood's Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features architecturally unique homes, including Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, shingle, and Victorian styles, many with wraparound porches and stained-glass windows. Local businesses thrive, particularly in the Historic Business District along Howard Avenue, home to Antique Row, the largest antiquing district in the D.C. area. This area also hosts community events like the Kensington Farmer’s Market and the Kensington Day of the Book Festival. Kensington is known for its walkability, mature trees, and small parks such as St. Paul Park and Kensington Cabin Park, which offer playgrounds, sports courts, and walking trails. Warner Circle Park, a 4.5-acre estate, provides open green spaces and historic buildings. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and is zoned for highly rated schools, including Kensington-Parkwood Elementary, North Bethesda Middle, and Walter Johnson High School. Commuting is convenient with the Kensington MARC station providing access to Union Station, and major routes like Maryland Route 185 and the Capital Beltway connecting to Washington, D.C., just 9 miles away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is 23 miles south, and Suburban Hospital is 3 miles southwest.