
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


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Woodside Place

Arrive Silver Spring

Thayer Terrace

The Barrington Apartments

Tanglewood Apartments

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

Summit Hills

The Blairs

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Parkside Terrace

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

1200 East West

The Veridian

Eleven55 Ripley

Kanso Silver Spring

The Premier

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The Cameron

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Affinity on Georgia

8600 Apartments
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614 Sligo Ave

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Thayer and Spring

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

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The Citron

Courts of Madison

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The Bennington

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The Guardian

7923 Eastern Ave NW, Unit 105
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Lenox Park

Cole Spring Plaza

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Bracken Square

Nolte Avenue Apartments

Montgomery Towers

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Silver Spring Towers

524 Thayer Avenue
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The Galaxy Apartments

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Falkland Chase

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Twin Towers

529 Dale Drive

Monterrey 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 | $1,668 | $1,299 | $6,405 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,350 | $6,845 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $2,145 | $4,181 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $3,055 | $3,167 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 64 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 Cole Spring Plaza priced from $235. Colesville Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Spring Plaza | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $235 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,176 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Croydon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $2.25 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 bath Model at Silver Spring Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,438. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the B2 Model at Thayer Terrace starting at $1,902 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Kilmarock 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring Towers | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Thayer Terrace | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.81 |
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Montgomery Towers | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Silver Spring House | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Azalea Apartments | Encore | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| Monterrey Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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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.
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Silver Spring is Cole Spring Plaza which is listed at $235, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $3,111.
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 198 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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