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Spring Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

8001-8015 Eastern AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Snowdens Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Snowdens Ridge

2000 Harlequin TerSilver Spring, MD 20904
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Villa Nova
1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nova

11513 Lockwood DrSilver Spring, MD 20904
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Forest Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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524 Thayer Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

524 Thayer Avenue

524 Thayer AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Bucknell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bucknell

11500 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902

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Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Silver Spring, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2025

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$2,588$1,046254
Colesville$2,855$1,046174

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 $506. Northwest Park Apartments in the New Hampshire Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $998. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Silver Spring apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$506
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$998
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,005
HOC at Willow Manor LLC - Colesville1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Entwine ApartmentsJunior Suite 50% AMIStudio,1BA$1,052
Cypress on VinePrivate Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite1BR,1BA$1,075
The NormandieOne Bedroom Medium1BR,1BA$1,114
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Goodacre & Pine Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,213
Campus Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,222

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Spring, MD

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Silver Spring area is the $1.00 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Chevy Chase Tower in the in the North Cleveland Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Silver Spring apartment is the SOMERSET Model at The Warwick starting at $2,423 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Forest Glen 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.
Chevy Chase TowerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The WarwickSOMERSET3BR,2BA$1.72
Fairland CrossingB7 2 Bed 2 Bath and Den2BR,2BA$1.47
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.59
Charter HouseThe Massachusetts2BR,1BA$1.67
Chateau1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
405 Silver Spring Ave, Unit Basement apartment405 Silver Spring Ave1BR,1BA$1.67
Vista at White Oak1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.68
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77

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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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Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #5

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 $1,222.

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 $506, while the average apartment in Silver Spring costs $2,721.

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 44 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 $253 which is $2,468 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Spring.

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