Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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Bucknell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bucknell

11500 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902

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Apollo Landings
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
property at 3015 Upton Dr

$1,500 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

3015 Upton Dr

KensingtonMD20895

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Downtown Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wheaton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wheaton area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Glenmont Forest priced from $1,287. The Warwick Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,302. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Glenmont ForestEFFICIENCY, NHPStudio,1BA$1,287
The Warwick ApartmentsALLEGANYStudio,1BA$1,302
Landmark at Glenmont StationS1Studio,1BA$1,325
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,461
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, MD

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $2.04 price per square foot 10662 Weymouth St Model at 10662 Weymouth St, Unit 2 in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,818 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Parkside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wheaton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10662 Weymouth St, Unit 210662 Weymouth St2BR,1BA$2.04
Village Square Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.07
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Auden PlaceModel 1A1BR,1BA$2.12
Randolph Village Senior Apartments, 62+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
The Flats at Wheaton Station1G/1H1BR,1BA$2.54
Oakfield Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$2.33
AVA WheatonA7-682-Urban1BR,1BA$2.54
Allium PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.53
The Warwick ApartmentsALLEGANYStudio ,1BA$2.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #32

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wheaton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wheaton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wheaton is under $1,700.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wheaton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wheaton is Landmark at Glenmont Station which is listed at $1,460, while the average apartment in Downtown Wheaton costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Wheaton?

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 15 regular apartments in Downtown Wheaton 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 Wheaton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Wheaton have an average cost of $171 which is $3,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wheaton.

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