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Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Silver Spring, MD

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Silver Spring, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Silver Spring Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Calverton$2,755$1,209176
Colesville$3,170$900185

Cheapest Available Silver Spring Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Silver Spring, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Montgomery West in the Kilmarock neighborhood priced from $796. Entwine Apartments in the North Takoma Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,052. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Silver Spring apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$796
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,055
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,075
Allium PlaceThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,091
Longfellow ArmsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,199
Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,208
Landmark at Glenmont StationS11BR,1BA$1,245
Enclave Silver SpringA1Studio,1BA$1,249
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Spring, MD

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Silver Spring area is the $1.02 price per square foot 10108 Model at Avenel Gardens in the in the Northwest Park neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Silver Spring apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Chevy Chase Tower starting at $1,650 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Silver Spring apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avenel Gardens101083BR,3BA$1.02
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Fairland CrossingB5 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
10118 Brunett Ave, Unit Basement10118 Brunett Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Chateau1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Chillum Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1.64
Allium PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.51
6600 Luzon1 Bdrm; Tier 00;Park View1BR,1BA$1.58

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Silver Spring Overview

Located just north of the hub of Washington, DC, Silver Spring is a working class region of Maryland known the nation over for its mix of natural parks and budding industry.

Why live in Silver Spring, MD?

With its close proximity to Washington, DC and an apex of schools and retail, Silver Spring apartments make a great place to call home. Families will undoubtedly enjoy the cozy Maryland countryside, while young professional singles can bask in the nearby job market and big city excitement while still maintaining a relaxed at-home lifestyle.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #4

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Silver Spring, MD

Walk Score®

70 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Silver Spring Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Silver Spring?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Silver Spring is under $1,259.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Silver Spring?

The cheapest apartment in Silver Spring is Park Montgomery West which is listed at $796, while the average apartment in Silver Spring costs $2,962.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Silver Spring?

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 10 regular apartments in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?

Cheap apartments in Silver Spring have an average cost of $151 which is $2,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Spring.

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