
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


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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 | $1,722 | $1,070 | $3,403 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,195 | $4,545 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,404 | $950 | $5,980 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $2,145 | $5,504 |
| Downtown Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $3,167 | $3,167 |
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There are currently 17 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Alexander House at Elizabeth Square | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| Woodside Place | A02mm North Workforce65 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1,307 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.86 price per square foot B2 Model at Thayer Terrace in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,948. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the 2F Model at Courts of Madison starting at $2,061 with a $2.18 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thayer Terrace | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| Courts of Madison | 2F | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Bracken Square | B8 | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Montgomery Towers | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Parkside Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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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 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 64 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 $239 which is $2,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Silver Spring.
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