
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wheaton Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $1,195 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Wheaton area of Silver Spring.


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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 | $1,879 | $1,435 | $2,717 |
| Downtown Wheaton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,578 | $2,972 |
| Downtown Wheaton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $1,700 | $3,954 |
| Downtown Wheaton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $2,200 | $3,330 |
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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 Studio unit found at AVA Wheaton priced from $1,435. MetroPointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,743. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wheaton apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVA Wheaton | S1-462-Urban | Studio,1BA | $1,435 |
| MetroPointe | One Bedroom/One Bath - 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,743 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,768 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wheaton, MD
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Wheaton area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2BR/2Bath Model at Encore at Wheaton Station in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,972. The second greatest value Downtown Wheaton apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Kensington House starting at $2,200 with a $2.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encore at Wheaton Station | 2BR/2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
| Kensington House | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Wheaton House | 2BR; P-LEVEL; CRTYARD EXP | 2BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| Maven at Wheaton | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| MetroPointe | One Bedroom/One Bath - 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| The Flats at Wheaton Station | 1B/1C | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Arrive Wheaton | Atlanta | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| AVA Wheaton | S1-462-Urban | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
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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.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wheaton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Wheaton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Wheaton Apartment is $1,610 at AVA Wheaton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Wheaton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Wheaton is starting from $1,949 at Wheaton House.
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