Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $900 (41 Rentals)

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Spring Garden Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

8001-8015 Eastern 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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Ken Mil Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ken Mil Apartments

9119 Manchester RdSilver Spring, MD 20901
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Argent Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Argent Apartments

1200 Blair Mill RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Twin Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers

1110 Fidler LnSilver 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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529 Dale Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Dale Drive

529 Dale DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Cole Spring Plaza
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Cole Spring Plaza

1001 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Corona
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Corona

714 Sligo AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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1320 Fenwick Ln

Silver SpringMD20910
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Monterrey Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Monterrey Apartments

7925-7927 Chicago AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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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 Studio unit found at Silver Spring Towers priced from $1,336. The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,336
The Bonifant - Apartments for SeniorsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$1,350
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Blair Park Gardens809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 209122BR,1BA$1,395
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Summit HillsStudio 1 Bathroom Hi-RiseStudio,1BA$1,409
Thayer and SpringSG-S (Affordable Housing)Studio,1BA$1,410
Sligo Housing Partnership LLCOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,433
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,448
Blair HouseStudioStudio,1BA$1,457

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.86 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at Montgomery Towers in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the The New York Model at Charter House starting at $1,699 with a $1.97 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.
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.97
Georgia West1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Parkside Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable2BR,1BA$2.03
Sligo Housing Partnership LLCTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.28
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Arrive Silver SpringAuburn1BR,1BA$2.21
Courts of Madison1G1BR,1BA$2.32
The Bonifant - Apartments for SeniorsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$2.14
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Silver Spring, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood in Silver Spring, MD

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

86 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

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 $1,457.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Silver Spring is The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $3,812.

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 130 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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