
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Estates Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (91 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Forest Estates area of Silver Spring.


The Warwick Apartments

Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments

1111 University Blvd W, Unit 801

8520 Greenwood Ave

Silver Spring House

The Barrington Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

Tanglewood Apartments

Claridge House
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Parkside Terrace

National Park Seminary Apartments

9905 Edgehill Ln

Belvedere Apartments

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

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Thayer Terrace
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2908 Collins Ave

10210 Capitol View Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

AVA Wheaton

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The Cameron

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The Guardian

8600 Apartments

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Core

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1217 Edgevale Rd
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Paddington Square

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

1111 University Blvd W

Burnt Mills Crossing

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8708 Manchester Rd, Unit A

Lenox Park

8329 Grubb Rd

10732 Lester St

2114 Bonnywood Ln

Fenwick Apartments
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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

700 Roeder Rd

The Residences at Forest Glen

The Oaks at Four Corners-62+ Senior Community

Montgomery Towers

8401 Greenwood Ave

Forest Glen Apartments

524 Thayer Avenue

943 Bonifant St

Silver Spring Towers
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Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Estates Studio Apartments | $1,706 | $1,025 | $6,326 |
| Forest Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,249 | $5,585 |
| Forest Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,657 | $9,985 |
| Forest Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,948 | $4,394 |
| Forest Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $3,013 | $3,013 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| 8401 Greenwood Ave | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,228 |
| 311 Domer Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt Mills Crossing | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.07 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Georgia West | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| The Warwick Apartments | HARTFORD | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Thayer Terrace | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 8705 Plymouth St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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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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