
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $1,000 (45 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Chestnut Ridge area of Silver Spring.


Flower Branch Apartments

Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

Glenmont Forest

The Warwick Apartments

Landmark at Glenmont Station

Foxhall Apartments

Claridge House
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Park Montgomery West

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National Park Seminary Apartments

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The Cameron

AVA Wheaton

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Auden Place

Paddington Square

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Burnt Mills Crossing

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Encore at Wheaton Station

11512 Bucknell Dr, Unit 11512BucknellDr.Unit3

Wheaton House

1111 University Blvd W

The Oaks at Four Corners-62+ Senior Community

Bucknell

1111 University Blvd W

The Fields of Silver Spring

Kensington Gardens
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Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

Maven at Wheaton

The Glen at Kensington

Rock Creek Palisades

Apollo Landings

The Flats at Wheaton Station
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Chestnut Ridge, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chestnut Ridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Ridge Studio Apartments | $1,472 | $1,065 | $6,206 |
| Chestnut Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $1,098 | $6,751 |
| Chestnut Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,153 | $10,000+ |
| Chestnut Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,548 | $3,500 |
| Chestnut Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Chestnut Ridge Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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Cheapest Available Chestnut Ridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Chestnut Ridge area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Enclave Silver Spring priced from $1,065. Flower Branch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,098. Here are the most affordable Chestnut Ridge apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave Silver Spring | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,065 |
| Flower Branch Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Glenmont Forest | EFFICIENCY, NHP | Studio,1BA | $1,287 |
| The Warwick Apartments | ALLEGANY | Studio,1BA | $1,312 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| Landmark at Glenmont Station | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Foxhall Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| Park Montgomery West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,376 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chestnut Ridge, MD
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chestnut Ridge area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at National Park Seminary Apartments in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Chestnut Ridge apartment is the 2BR/1BA Income restricted Model at Burnt Mills Crossing starting at $1,705 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Burnt Mills Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chestnut Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Burnt Mills Crossing | 2BR/1BA Income restricted | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Park Montgomery West | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.15 |
| Village Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Auden Place | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Randolph Village Senior Apartments, 62+ | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Flower Branch Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleChestnut Ridge, Silver Spring, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chestnut Ridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Chestnut Ridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chestnut Ridge is under $1,376.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chestnut Ridge?
The cheapest apartment in Chestnut Ridge is Flower Branch Apartments which is listed at $1,098, while the average apartment in Chestnut Ridge costs $3,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chestnut Ridge?
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 100 regular apartments in Chestnut Ridge 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 Chestnut Ridge?
Cheap apartments in Chestnut Ridge have an average cost of $316 which is $2,984 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chestnut Ridge.
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