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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Silver Spring, MD

Pricing Updated: 11/28/2025

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$1,219179
Colesville$2,755$1,046167

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. Bracken Square in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. 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
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
The Fields of Silver SpringB42BR,1BA$875
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
Enclave Silver SpringA1Studio,1BA$1,199
Campus Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,239
Sheridan ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The RobertaStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Silver Spring, MD

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Silver Spring area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Chateau in the in the Cherry Hill neighborhood starting from $1,966. The second greatest value Silver Spring apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Parkside 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.
Chateau2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
Fairland CrossingB5 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.53
Waterford Tower2 Bed, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.60
The Warwick Apartments2x2 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.74
Chillum Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.72
Hewitt Gardens Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.76
Burnt Mills Crossing2BR/1BA Income restricted2BR,1BA$1.74
Clover at The ParksPrivate Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I2BR,2BA$1.78
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08

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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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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 $1,250.

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 $2,755.

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 37 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 $407 which is $2,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Silver Spring.

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