Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (28 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 - $2,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 25

3015 Upton Dr

KensingtonMD20895
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Glen Haven
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Haven

1200 McMahon RdWheaton, MD 20902
  • Utilities Included

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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 The Warwick Apartments priced from $1,330. Croydon Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Warwick ApartmentsALLEGANYStudio,1BA$1,330
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,441
Landmark at Glenmont StationA11BR,1BA$1,530
Glenmont ForestJR 1BEDROOM 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,548
Arrive WheatonFayette AffordableStudio,1BA$1,600
Kensington HouseOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
The Flats at Wheaton Station1D1BR,1BA$1,605
Auden PlaceModel 1B1BR,1BA$1,620

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, MD

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $1.61 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $2,013. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at National Park Seminary Apartments starting at $1,441 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Rosemary Hills 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.
Village Square Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.61
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.52
MetroPointeOne Bedroom/One Bath - 1E1BR,1BA$2.03
Wheaton House2BR; 1ST; COURTYARD EXPO2BR,1BA$2.37
Oakfield Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$2.27
Auden PlaceModel 1B1BR,1BA$2.00
Randolph Village Senior Apartments, 62+1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
AtelierA11BR,1BA$2.41
The Flats at Wheaton Station1B/1C1BR,1BA$2.40
Landmark at Glenmont StationA11BR,1BA$2.43

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Downtown Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD

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

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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 $1,620.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wheaton is Croydon Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,400, 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 25 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 $229 which is $3,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wheaton.

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