
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Glen Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $700 (96 Rentals)
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1111 University Blvd W, Unit 801

Silver Spring House

The Barrington Apartments

Claridge House

Summit Hills

Arrive Silver Spring

The Blairs

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

Parkside Terrace
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Thayer Terrace

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The Guardian

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Thayer and Spring

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

1217 Edgevale Rd

Paddington Square

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1111 University Blvd W

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The Bennington

AVA Wheaton

Lenox Park

8329 Grubb Rd

10732 Lester St

2114 Bonnywood Ln

1200 East West

Fenwick Apartments

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105
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700 Roeder Rd

1900 Lyttonsville Rd, Unit 818

811 Thayer Ave, Unit basement

Georgia West

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Atwell on Spring

Encore at Wheaton Station

Wheaton House

The Residences at Forest Glen

Nolte Avenue Apartments

The Oaks at Four Corners-62+ Senior Community
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Forest Glen, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Glen?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glen Studio Apartments | $1,676 | $1,223 | $6,189 |
| Forest Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,299 | $5,585 |
| Forest Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $1,665 | $9,985 |
| Forest Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,556 | $5,079 |
| Forest Glen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,181 | $3,013 | $3,350 |
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Cheapest Available Forest Glen Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Glen area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at The Residences at Forest Glen priced from $776. The Barrington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Florence | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,417 |
| Cole Spring Plaza | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, MD
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen area is the $1.76 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at The Residences at Forest Glen in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $2,215. The second greatest value Forest Glen apartment is the 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Model at Georgia West starting at $2,467 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Glen apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Georgia West | 2 Bedroom | 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 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 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A1 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Glen Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Glen?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Glen is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Glen is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in Forest Glen costs $3,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Glen?
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 148 regular apartments in Forest Glen 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 Glen?
Cheap apartments in Forest Glen have an average cost of $523 which is $3,077 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Glen.
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