
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $1,100 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Wheaton area of Silver Spring.


National Park Seminary Apartments

Allium Place

Landmark at Glenmont Station

Croydon Manor Apartments

Randolph Village Senior Apartments, 62+

11513 Idlewood Rd, Unit Basement
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The Warwick Apartments

11727 Veirs Mill Rd

Atelier

10825 Amherst Ave

The Residences at Forest Glen

AVA Wheaton
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Kensington Gardens

Silver Creek Senior Living 62+

The Flats at Wheaton Station

11423 Schuylkill Rd, Unit BSMT

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Downtown Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Wheaton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Wheaton Studio Apartments | $1,602 | $1,332 | $2,050 |
| Downtown Wheaton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,714 | $1,394 | $2,792 |
| Downtown Wheaton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,568 | $3,613 |
| Downtown Wheaton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,547 | $2,053 | $3,982 |
| Downtown Wheaton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Wheaton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wheaton area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at National Park Seminary Apartments priced from $1,360. Kensington Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,394. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,360 |
| Kensington Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,394 |
| Croydon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Glenmont Forest | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $1,402 |
| Landmark at Glenmont Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, MD
As of December 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Warwick Apartments in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,214. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Village Square Apartments starting at $1,898 with a $1.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Warwick Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Village Square Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Encore at Wheaton Station | 2BR/1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Randolph Village Senior Apartments, 62+ | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.98 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; TOP; COURTYARD EXPO | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Oakfield Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 10613 weymouth st 101 | 10613 weymouth st 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Allium Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Wheaton, Silver Spring, MD
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,611.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wheaton?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wheaton is Kensington Gardens which is listed at $1,394, 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 $266 which is $3,034 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wheaton.
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