
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blair Portal Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $1,265 (63 Rentals)
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8600 Apartments

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Summit Hills

Arrive Silver Spring

Charter House

The Blairs

Claridge House

700 Roeder Rd

Argent
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The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors 62+

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

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The Veridian

11400 Cherry Hill Rd

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The Bennington

8329 Grubb Rd

1320 Fenwick Ln

7923 Eastern Ave NW, Unit 105

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Lenox Park

2102 Luzerne Ave

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Atwell on Spring

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

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The Pearl

943 Bonifant St

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Silver Spring Towers

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Cole Spring Plaza

Woodside Place

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Twin Towers

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Blair Portal, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blair Portal?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blair Portal Studio Apartments | $1,684 | $1,397 | $7,741 |
| Blair Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $1,299 | $6,908 |
| Blair Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $1,435 | $9,398 |
| Blair Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,843 | $2,198 | $4,384 |
| Blair Portal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,488 | $2,831 | $4,146 |
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Cheapest Available Blair Portal Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blair Portal area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Rollingwood Apartments priced from $1,265. 8600 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Blair Portal apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| 8600 Apartments | 1 BEDROOM - END UNIT | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A2 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Charter House | The New York | 1BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Cole Spring Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blair Portal, MD
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blair Portal area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Twin Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Blair Portal apartment is the C1/C2 Income Restricted Model at The Barrington Apartments starting at $2,391 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blair Portal apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Towers | 2Bedroom 2Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| The Barrington Apartments | C1/C2 Income Restricted | 3BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Charter House | The New York | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1921 Spruce Dr NW, Unit C | 1921 Spruce Dr NW | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| The Crescent | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| 8600 Apartments | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
| Rollingwood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blair Portal Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blair Portal?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blair Portal is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blair Portal?
The cheapest apartment in Blair Portal is Rollingwood Apartments which is listed at $1,265, while the average apartment in Blair Portal costs $1,899.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blair Portal?
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 116 regular apartments in Blair Portal 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 Blair Portal?
Cheap apartments in Blair Portal have an average cost of $958 which is $941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blair Portal.
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