Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Estates Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (60 Rentals)

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Forest Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

9920 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20902
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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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Bucknell
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bucknell

11500 Bucknell DrSilver Spring, MD 20902
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Arrive Silver Spring
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

8750 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
Student Housing

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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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Twin Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Towers

1110 Fidler LnSilver Spring, MD 20910
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529 Dale Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Dale Drive

529 Dale DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
Senior Living
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Cole Spring Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cole Spring Plaza

1001 Spring StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Montgomery Arms
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Arms

8615 Fenton StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Estates area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Silver Spring Towers priced from $1,234. Arrive Silver Spring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Forest Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,234
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,250
Rollingwood Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,265
Alexander House at Elizabeth Square0BStudio,1BA$1,270
Woodside PlaceA02mm North Workforce65 Affordable1BR,1BA$1,307
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,352
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Parkside Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable1BR,1BA$1,410
Charter House - Senior Housing 55+The GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Estates, MD

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Estates area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2929 Stanton Ave Model at 2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Forest Estates apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Burnt Mills Crossing starting at $2,695 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Burnt Mills Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2929 Stanton Ave, Unit Basement2929 Stanton Ave2BR,1BA$1.46
Burnt Mills Crossing3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.00
The Residences at Forest GlenThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.17
Thayer TerraceB12BR,1BA$1.90
Takoma Place on Flower Ave — where comfort, convenience, and connection come together.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.94
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$1.97
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
Silver Spring House1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.97
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.08

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Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #9

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Northern Washington, MD. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Estates is under $1,435.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Estates is Woodside Place which is listed at $1,307, while the average apartment in Forest Estates costs $3,167.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Estates?

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 57 regular apartments in Forest Estates 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 Forest Estates?

Cheap apartments in Forest Estates have an average cost of $265 which is $2,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Estates.

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