Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Estates Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (30 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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Ken Mil Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ken Mil Apartments

9119 Manchester RdSilver Spring, MD 20901
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Park Wayne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Wayne Apartments

2 Manchester PlSilver Spring, MD 20901
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529 Dale Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

529 Dale Drive

529 Dale DrSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Sky Properties
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sky Properties

6495-8369 Roanoke AveTakoma Park, MD 20912
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8400 Greenwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8400 Greenwood Ave

8400 Greenwood AveTakoma Park, MD 20912
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Apollo Landings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902
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8503 Flower Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

8503 Flower Ave

8503 Flower AveTakoma Park, MD 20912

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 $1,336. The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Forest Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,336
The Bonifant - Apartments for SeniorsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$1,350
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,371
Arrive Silver SpringFrederickStudio,1BA$1,389
The WarwickALLEGANYStudio,1BA$1,429
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,447
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,469
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,477
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Estates, MD

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Estates area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Burnt Mills Crossing in the in the Burnt Mills Hills neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Forest Estates apartment is the 10118 Brunett Ave Model at 10118 Brunett Ave, Unit Basement starting at $1,600 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Rosemary 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.
Burnt Mills Crossing2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.14
10118 Brunett Ave, Unit Basement10118 Brunett Ave1BR,1BA$1.60
Paddington Square2BR Affordable2BR,1BA$1.89
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$2.04
Charter HouseThe New York1BR,1BA$1.97
Parkside Terrace2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable2BR,1BA$2.03
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.09
The Bonifant - Apartments for SeniorsThe Acorn1BR,1BA$2.14

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Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in Silver Spring, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Forest Estates Neighborhood in Silver Spring, MD

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,520.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Estates is The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Forest Estates costs $7,450.

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 85 regular apartments in Forest Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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