
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $900 (74 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

Tanglewood Apartments

Summit Hills

The Blairs

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

Courts of Madison

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The Cameron

The Alison
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Thayer Terrace

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

1200 East West

Eleven55 Ripley

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Core

Kanso Silver Spring

614 Sligo Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

Parkside Terrace
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The Veridian

8600 Apartments

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The Guardian

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Thayer and Spring

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

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Affinity on Georgia

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

1320 Fenwick Ln

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The Bennington

Fenwick Apartments
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7915 Eastern Ave NW

Lenox Park

700 Roeder Rd

1900 Lyttonsville Rd, Unit 818

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Atwell on Spring

8045 Newell St

Nolte Avenue Apartments

Montgomery Towers

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Silver Spring Towers
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524 Thayer Avenue

943 Bonifant St

The Galaxy Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

Falkland Chase

Colesville Towers Apartments

Ken Mil Apartments

Croydon Manor Apartments

Cole Spring Plaza

Argent Apartments
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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 | $1,639 | $1,299 | $5,778 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,299 | $5,757 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,756 | $1,611 | $4,466 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $2,831 | $3,013 |
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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 Studio unit found at Silver Spring Towers priced from $1,186. The Barrington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,412 |
| Cole Spring Plaza | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| Charter House - Senior Housing 55+ | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $2.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $2,467. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the 1121-1148 Model at Kanso Silver Spring starting at $2,220 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the North Takoma Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia West | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Kanso Silver Spring | 1121-1148 | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Fenwick Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Metro 710 | 1 BEDROOM WITH DEN | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.24 |
| Monterrey Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
Ranked #9
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 $1,435.
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 $2,922.
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 148 regular apartments in Downtown Silver Spring that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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