Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (39 Rentals)

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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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Arrive Silver Spring
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

8750 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
Student Housing
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Argent Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argent Apartments

1200 Blair Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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529 Dale Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Dale Drive

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

Twin Towers

1110 Fidler LnSilver Spring, MD 20910
Corporate Housing
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The Angelica
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Angelica

601-603 Sligo AveSilver 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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Blair House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blair House

8201 16th StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Monterrey Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterrey Apartments

7925-7927 Chicago AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
Corporate Housing
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The Corona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corona

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Beech Tree Place
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Beech Tree Place

7428 Georgia Ave NWWashington, DC 20012
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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 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$1,256
Alexander House at Elizabeth Square0BStudio,1BA$1,270
Falkland ChaseA02mm North Workforce65 Affordable1BR,1BA$1,307
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,350
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$1,410
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,449

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.90 price per square foot B1 Model at Thayer Terrace in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Blair Towns starting at $2,198 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.
Thayer TerraceB12BR,1BA$1.90
Blair TownsTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.21
Courts of Madison2F2BR,1BA$2.18
Bracken SquareB82BR,1BA$2.28
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Kanso Silver SpringA1-7811BR,1BA$2.16
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
8600 Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$2.26
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$2.22
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

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

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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 $1,449.

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 204 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 $550 which is $2,617 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Silver Spring.

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