Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Estates Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (39 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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Arrive Silver Spring
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arrive Silver Spring

8750 Georgia AveSilver Spring, MD 20910
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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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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
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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8400 Greenwood Ave

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

Apollo Landings

10820 Georgia AveWheaton, MD 20902

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 Arrive Silver Spring priced from $1,350. Silver Spring Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,359. Here are the most affordable Forest Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arrive Silver SpringFlorenceStudio,1BA$1,350
Silver Spring TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,359
Arrive WheatonFairfield AffordableStudio,1BA$1,362
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Charter HouseThe GeorgiaStudio,1BA$1,435
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,443
Summit HillsStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,447
Colesville Towers ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,449
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,462

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Estates, MD

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Estates area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2x2 Model at The Warwick in the in the Forest Glen neighborhood starting from $2,304. The second greatest value Forest Estates apartment is the 2BR Market Model at Paddington Square starting at $1,816 with a $1.91 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.
The Warwick2x22BR,2BA$1.69
Paddington Square2BR Market2BR,1BA$1.91
Montgomery Towers1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.86
The Fields of Silver SpringB22BR,1BA$1.97
Takoma Place on Flower Ave — where comfort...1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.79
Thayer TerraceA11BR,1BA$1.85
Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.10
1516 Gridley Ln, Unit LL1516 Gridley Ln1BR,1BA$1.95
Claridge HouseStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.20
Twin TowersStudio 1BathroomStudio ,1BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest Estates, Silver Spring, MD

Ranked #15

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,462.

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

The cheapest apartment in Forest Estates is Croydon Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Forest Estates costs $3,468.

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 179 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 $567 which is $2,901 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Estates.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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