Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Estates Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (91 Rentals)

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property at 220 University Blvd E

$1,100

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$1,100

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

220 University Blvd E

Silver SpringMD20901

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property at 9905 Edgehill Ln

$1,475 - $1,700

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$1,475 - $1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

9905 Edgehill Ln

Silver SpringMD20901

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property at 2908 Collins Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

2908 Collins Ave

Silver SpringMD20902
property at 10210 Capitol View Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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10210 Capitol View Ave

Silver SpringMD20910
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The Cameron
$1,616 - $9,985
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The Cameron

8710 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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The Guardian
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$1,645 - $3,228
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The Guardian

8605 Cameron StSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Core
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$1,684 - $4,363
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Core

8621 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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8708 Manchester Rd, Unit A
$1,750
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8708 Manchester Rd, Unit A

8708 Manchester RdSilver Spring, MD 20901
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property at 10732 Lester St

$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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10732 Lester St

Silver SpringMD20902

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105
$1,875
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$1,875

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

700 Roeder RdSilver Spring, MD 20910
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property at 700 Roeder Rd

$1,875 - $1,895

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700 Roeder Rd

Silver SpringMD20910
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Montgomery Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montgomery Towers

415 Silver Spring AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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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
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524 Thayer Avenue

524 Thayer AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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Silver Spring Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silver Spring Towers

816-816 Easley 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 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen priced from $776. 8401 Greenwood Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Forest Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Residences at Forest GlenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$776
8401 Greenwood Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,175
Wayne Manchester Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,228
311 Domer Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
The Barrington ApartmentsA4 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,299
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,325
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,350
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,380
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Estates, MD

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Estates area is the $2.07 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Burnt Mills Crossing in the in the Burnt Mills Hills neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Forest Estates apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at The Residences at Forest Glen starting at $2,215 with a $1.76 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 Crossing3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.07
The Residences at Forest GlenThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.76
Georgia West2 Bedroom | 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
The Warwick ApartmentsHARTFORD2BR,2BA$1.90
Thayer TerraceB22BR,1.5BA$1.73
National Park Seminary Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Silver Spring Towers1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
8705 Plymouth St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.03
The Barrington ApartmentsA1 Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.87
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.12

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Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD

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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 $1,380.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Estates is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Forest Estates costs $3,013.

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 94 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 $430 which is $2,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Estates.

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