Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Creek Forest Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD from $900 (107 Rentals)

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Strathmore
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$1,935 - $2,214
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$1,935 - $2,214

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Strathmore

7025 Strathmore StChevy Chase, MD 20815
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property at 4515 Willard Ave

$1,950 - $2,685

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4515 Willard Ave

Chevy ChaseMD20815
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Newdale Mews Apartments
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Newdale Mews Apartments

3929 Newdale RdChevy Chase, MD 20815
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property at 5500 Friendship Blvd

$1,550

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$1,550

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5500 Friendship Blvd

Chevy ChaseMD20815
property at 716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

$1,100 - $1,200

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716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

WashingtonDC20012

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Thayer and Spring
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$1,667 - $3,169
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,675 - $4,778
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Citron
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$1,740 - $4,636
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$1,740 - $4,636

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The Citron

815 Pershing DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,780 - $3,378
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$1,780 - $3,378

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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Cameron
$1,784 - $7,451
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$1,784 - $7,451

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The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Affinity on Georgia
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$1,801 - $3,580
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Affinity on Georgia

8021 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Bennington
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$1,806 - $3,039
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The Bennington

1215 E West HwySilver Spring, MD 20910
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Reynard
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$1,822 - $3,728
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Reynard

1100 Dahlia St NWWashington, DC 20012
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Rock Creek Forest, Chevy Chase, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rock Creek Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rock Creek Forest area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court priced from $1,157. Silver Spring Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,164. Here are the most affordable Rock Creek Forest apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barclay Apartments and Fairfax CourtBarclay- StudioStudio,1BA$1,157
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,164
The NormandieStudio SmallStudio,1BA$1,199
The IvanhoeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,299
Arrive Silver SpringFrederickStudio,1BA$1,325
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,365
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$1,395
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,399
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,441

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Creek Forest, MD

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Creek Forest area is the $2.06 price per square foot Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 Model at The Van Buren in the in the Rock Creek Forest neighborhood starting from $2,270. The second greatest value Rock Creek Forest apartment is the 1Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Twin Towers starting at $1,608 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Creek Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Van BurenSmall 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+72BR,1BA$2.06
Twin Towers1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.66
Paddington Square60% Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.10
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$2.04
6600 Luzon1 Bdrm;Tier 12;14th St Vw1BR,1BA$1.99
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$2.16
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rock Creek Forest, Chevy Chase, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,441.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Creek Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Rock Creek Forest is The Ivanhoe which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Rock Creek Forest costs $3,228.

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 217 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 $602 which is $2,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Creek Forest.

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