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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Silver Spring, MD

Pricing Updated: 01/13/2026

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$1,046405
Colesville$2,755$1,046183

Cheapest Available Silver Spring Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Silver Spring, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Bracken Square in the Kilmarock neighborhood priced from $800. Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Silver Spring apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Blair Park Gardens8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912Studio,1BA$1,070
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,075
Yorkshire ApartmentsB52BR,2BA$1,189
Enclave Silver SpringA1Studio,1BA$1,199
Liberty Place Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,248
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,256
New Hampshire & First ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Spring, MD

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Silver Spring area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Silver Spring apartment is the C1 - 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Fairland Crossing starting at $2,158 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Springbrook Manor 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.
2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement2929 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
Fairland CrossingC1 - 3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Chateau2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Chillum Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.67
Sheridan Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
Windsor Court and TowerThe Bolton1BR,1BA$1.52
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71

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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.

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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 $1,260.

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

The cheapest apartment in Silver Spring is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Silver Spring costs $2,755.

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 88 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 $285 which is $2,470 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Spring.

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