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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Silver Spring, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Silver Spring, MD area range in price from $850 to $4,135 with an overall median price of $1,831. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Silver Spring Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Calverton$1,780$850279
Colesville$1,933$1,046140

Cheapest Available Silver Spring Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Silver Spring, MD is a Studio unit found at Charter House in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood priced from $685. The Residences at Forest Glen in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Silver Spring apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$685
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$876
Cypress on VineTAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh...1BR,1BA$917
Enclave Silver SpringA2Studio,1BA$1,013
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Rockview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
8401 Greenwood Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Spring, MD

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Silver Spring area is the $0.98 price per square foot 13704 Old Columbia Pike Model at 13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level in the in the Springbrook Manor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Silver Spring apartment is the 2 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Waterford Tower starting at $1,780 with a $1.59 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.
13704 Old Columbia Pike, Unit Lower level13704 Old Columbia Pike3BR,1BA$0.98
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
White Oak Towers Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G3BR,2BA$1.29
Northgate Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.70
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.47
Flower Branch Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
135 KENNEDY ST NW1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,175.

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

The cheapest apartment in Silver Spring is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Silver Spring costs $1,831.

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 58 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 $291 which is $1,540 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Spring.

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