Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $900 (38 Rentals)

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$1,499 - $2,901Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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524 Thayer Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

524 Thayer Avenue

524 Thayer AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Spring Garden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

8001-8015 Eastern AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Ken Mil Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ken Mil Apartments

9119 Manchester RdSilver Spring, MD 20901
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Argent Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argent Apartments

1200 Blair Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Blair House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blair House

8201 16th StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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529 Dale Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Dale Drive

529 Dale DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Twin Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers

1110 Fidler LnSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Cole Spring Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cole Spring Plaza

1001 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Corona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corona

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Monterrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterrey Apartments

7925-7927 Chicago AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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8507 Leonard Dr

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Juniper Courts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Juniper Courts

7701 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

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 Blair Park Gardens priced from $1,195. Silver Spring Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,303. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blair Park Gardens8302 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 209121BR,1BA$1,195
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,303
Falkland ChaseA02mm North Workforce65 Affordable1BR,1BA$1,307
Arrive Silver SpringFrederickStudio,1BA$1,400
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,433
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,447
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,449
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,477

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $2.26 price per square foot Two Bedroom Loft Model at Blair Towns in the in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood starting from $3,119. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West starting at $2,529 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Silver Spring apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blair TownsTwo Bedroom Loft2BR,2BA$2.26
Georgia West2 Bedroom | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Blair HouseOne Bedroom Eco1BR,1BA$2.07
Parkside Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable2BR,1BA$2.03
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.91
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Courts of Madison1G1BR,1BA$2.32
The BlairsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.31
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22

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Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #12

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood in Silver Spring, MD

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 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 $1,477.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Silver Spring is Blair Park Gardens which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $2,780.

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 110 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 $453 which is $2,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Silver Spring.

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