
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Creek Forest Neighborhood of Chevy Chase, MD from $900 (107 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Rock Creek Forest area of Chevy Chase.


5500 Friendship Blvd

5500 Friendship Blvd, Unit 1029N, Unit 1029N

3929 Landmark Ct, Unit SI FL2-ID1247

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Strathmore

4515 Willard Ave

Newdale Mews Apartments

5500 Friendship Blvd

716 HIGHLAND AVE NW

The Normandie
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Rolling Terrace

1405 Whittier St NW

Arrive Silver Spring

Claridge House

Blair Park Gardens

6600 Luzon

Summit Hills

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

National Park Seminary Apartments

The Blairs
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Fenwick Apartments

7607 Eastern Ave NW

The Barrington Apartments

Belvedere Apartments

Woodside Place

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

The Veridian

Azalea Apartments

Metro 710

The Premier
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Paddington Square

The JC Layne at Georgia

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Thayer and Spring

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Eleven55 Ripley

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

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5727 Western Ave NW, Unit 1, Unit 1

7347 Wisconsin Ave, Unit 303, Unit 303
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Takoma Flats

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The Citron

4242 East-West Hwy

The Seasons Apartments

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The Guardian

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The Cameron

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Affinity on Georgia

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The Bennington

Lenox Park

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Reynard
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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 | $1,854 | $1,157 | $3,647 |
| Rock Creek Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $1,300 | $5,123 |
| Rock Creek Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,347 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
| Rock Creek Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $950 | $7,500 |
| Rock Creek Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $3,013 | $3,013 |
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There are currently 107 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Apartments and Fairfax Court | Barclay- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,157 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Van Buren | Small 2Bdrm-1Bath-Tier4+7 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Twin Towers | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Paddington Square | 60% Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 6600 Luzon | 1 Bdrm;Tier 12;14th St Vw | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,441.
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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