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

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The Cameron
$1,478 - $10,689
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The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,584 - $4,597
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,661 - $3,246
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Thayer and Spring
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$1,662 - $3,702
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Affinity on Georgia
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$1,694 - $4,518
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Affinity on Georgia

8021 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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property at 1320 Fenwick Ln

$1,700 - $2,200

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1320 Fenwick Ln

Silver SpringMD20910
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The Bennington
$1,806 - $2,771
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The Bennington

1215 E West HwySilver Spring, MD 20910
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property at 700 Roeder Rd

$1,895 - $2,000

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700 Roeder Rd

Silver SpringMD20910
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Atwell on Spring
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$1,916 - $8,679
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Atwell on Spring

1260 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Montgomery Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Towers

415 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Silver Spring Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spring Towers

816-816 Easley StSilver 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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Falkland Chase
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Falkland Chase

8305 16th StSilver 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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Croydon Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Croydon Manor Apartments

104 Croydon CtSilver Spring, MD 20901
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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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Argent Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argent Apartments

1200 Blair Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,186
The Barrington ApartmentsA4 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,325
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,350
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$1,395
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,397
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,412
Cole Spring PlazaSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,425
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Georgia West2 Bedroom | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
Kanso Silver Spring1121-11482BR,2BA$1.98
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Fenwick ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Metro 7101 BEDROOM WITH DEN1BR,1BA$2.36
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.91
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.87
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.24
Monterrey ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.02

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Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

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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!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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