
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Creek Forest Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD from $700 (128 Rentals)
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Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court

4515 Willard Ave, Unit 2217n

5500 Friendship Blvd

Round Hill Apartments of Chevy Chase

4515 Willard Ave, Unit 1725

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Strathmore

Newdale Mews Apartments

Highland House West

6107 7th Pl NW
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1405 Whittier St NW

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The Normandie

Claridge House

Blair Park Gardens

Summit Hills

Arrive Silver Spring

6228 Georgia Ave NW
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The Blairs

6600 Luzon

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

National Park Seminary Apartments

Belvedere Apartments

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

The Veridian

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The Cameron

Kanso Silver Spring

6210 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 2
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Rock Creek Springs Apartments

6210 Georgia Ave NW

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

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The Guardian

Eleven55 Ripley

8600 Apartments

The JC Layne at Georgia

Azalea Apartments

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Thayer and Spring

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Core
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The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

1217 Edgevale Rd

Paddington Square

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Lincoln Arms Apartments

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The Bennington

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Affinity on Georgia

Takoma Flats

Lenox Park

8329 Grubb Rd
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Rock Creek Forest, Chevy Chase, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Forest Studio Apartments | $1,824 | $1,157 | $6,189 |
| Rock Creek Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,316 | $1,299 | $5,585 |
| Rock Creek Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,396 | $1,624 | $10,000+ |
| Rock Creek Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,257 | $956 | $5,079 |
| Rock Creek Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,793 | $3,013 | $7,267 |
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There are currently 128 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rock Creek Forest Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD.
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Cheapest Available Rock Creek Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Creek Forest area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen priced from $776. Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here are the most affordable Rock Creek Forest apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Creek Forest, MD
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Creek Forest area is the $1.76 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Residences at Forest Glen in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,215. The second greatest value Rock Creek Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West starting at $2,467 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Creek Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Georgia West | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 14-M Abrams Hall Senior | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Creek Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rock Creek Forest is under $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Rock Creek Forest is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Rock Creek Forest costs $4,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Creek Forest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 151 regular apartments in Rock Creek Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rock Creek Forest?
Cheap apartments in Rock Creek Forest have an average cost of $529 which is $3,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Creek Forest.
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