
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $936 (78 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


The Barrington Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

The Blairs

Tanglewood Apartments

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The Alison

Summit Hills

Charter House

Courts of Madison

Kanso Silver Spring
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Parkside Terrace

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

The Veridian

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Thayer and Spring

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors 62+

8600 Apartments

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

614 Sligo Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

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The Bennington
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Argent

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The Guardian

Thayer Terrace

11400 Cherry Hill Rd

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The Cameron

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

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Affinity on Georgia

Eleven55 Ripley

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Core

1320 Fenwick Ln
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Lenox Park

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Fenwick Apartments

1200 East West

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Atwell on Spring

7915 Eastern Ave NW

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

700 Roeder Rd

Georgia West

The Pearl

Nolte Avenue Apartments
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Montgomery Towers

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

524 Thayer Avenue

943 Bonifant St

Silver Spring Towers

The Galaxy Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

Falkland Chase

Ken Mil Apartments

Blair House
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Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Silver Spring Studio Apartments | $1,701 | $685 | $6,824 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,004 | $1,395 | $7,155 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,490 | $1,435 | $9,398 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,611 | $4,384 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $2,831 | $4,207 |
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There are currently 78 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Silver Spring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Barrington Apartments priced from $1,299. The Blairs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barrington Apartments | A2 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Blair House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD
As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring 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 Downtown Silver Spring 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 Downtown Silver Spring 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 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| The Crescent | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Silver Spring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Silver Spring is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Silver Spring is The Barrington Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $1,887.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 120 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Silver Spring?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Silver Spring have an average cost of $1,015 which is $872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Silver Spring.
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