Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (73 Rentals)

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The Cameron
$1,511 - $7,069
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$1,511 - $7,069
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Thayer and Spring
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$1,562 - $3,281
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,784 - $3,024
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver 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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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 Bracken Square priced from $800. Blair Park Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bracken SquareA11BR,1BA$800
Blair Park Gardens8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912Studio,1BA$1,070
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,164
Alexander House at Elizabeth Square0BStudio,1BA$1,270
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1,350
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,377
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$1,410
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,429
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 bath Model at Silver Spring Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,163. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver Spring Towers2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.99
Thayer TerraceB22BR,1.5BA$1.81
Bracken SquareB82BR,1BA$2.28
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Metro 7101 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.32
Azalea ApartmentsEncore1BR,1BA$2.35
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$2.22
The BlairsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.22
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $3,167.

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 248 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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