Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $936 (78 Rentals)

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The Alison
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$1,395 - $1,495
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The Alison

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Thayer and Spring
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$1,582 - $3,803
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Thayer and Spring

915 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Bennington
$1,606 - $3,488
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The Bennington

1215 E West HwySilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
Rent Specials
$1,630 - $3,254
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$1,630 - $3,254

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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Cameron
$1,665 - $9,398
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The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Affinity on Georgia
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$1,707 - $4,357
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Affinity on Georgia

8021 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,750 - $4,340
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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$1,750 - $2,000

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1320 Fenwick Ln

Silver SpringMD20910

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Fenwick Apartments
$1,836 - $4,233
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$1,836 - $4,233

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Fenwick Apartments

8616 2nd AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Atwell on Spring
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$1,850 - $6,599
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Atwell on Spring

1260 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105
$1,875
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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

700 Roeder RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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$1,875

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700 Roeder Rd

Silver SpringMD20910

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Montgomery Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Towers

415 Silver Spring AveSilver 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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Silver Spring Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spring Towers

816-816 Easley StSilver 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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Blair House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blair House

8201 16th StSilver 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 1 Bed unit found at The Barrington Apartments priced from $1,299. The Blairs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Barrington ApartmentsA2 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
The BlairsStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Blair HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
The AlisonOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Blair Park Gardens7702 BLAIR RD1BR,1BA$1,395
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,397
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,399
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1,420
Cole Spring PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD

As of August 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Twin Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the C1/C2 Income Restricted Model at The Barrington Apartments starting at $2,391 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the 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.
Twin Towers2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.96
The Barrington ApartmentsC1/C2 Income Restricted3BR,1BA$2.03
Silver Spring Towers2 Bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.01
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.47
1921 Spruce Dr NW, Unit C1921 Spruce Dr NW2BR,1BA$2.29
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$2.05
The Crescent1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.36
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
The AlisonOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$2.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,425.

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 $1,887.

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 120 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 $1,015 which is $872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Silver Spring.

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