
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Glen Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (95 Rentals)
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Claridge House

The Barrington Apartments

Summit Hills

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

The Blairs

Arrive Silver Spring

National Park Seminary Apartments

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Woodside Place

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Courts of Madison

Thayer Terrace

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Core

1200 East West

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The Cameron

10210 Capitol View Ave

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

Parkside Terrace

AVA Wheaton
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The Premier

Kanso Silver Spring

8600 Apartments

614 Sligo Ave

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Thayer and Spring

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The Guardian

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Eleven55 Ripley

Paddington Square

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The Warwick Apartments

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The Bennington

Fenwick Apartments

Lenox Park

Encore at Wheaton Station

1320 Fenwick Ln

Georgia West

Wheaton House

9820 Georgia Ave
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2213 Washington Ave

8203 Grubb Rd

1111 University Blvd W

The Pearl

Bracken Square

Nolte Avenue Apartments

The Oaks at Four Corners-62+ Senior Community

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Forest Glen Apartments
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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 | $1,651 | $1,299 | $6,206 |
| Forest Glen 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,044 | $1,299 | $6,978 |
| Forest Glen 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,665 | $10,000+ |
| Forest Glen 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,949 | $1,556 | $8,369 |
| Forest Glen 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $2,418 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 95 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Glen Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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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 Bracken Square priced from $800. Silver Spring Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,264. Here are the most affordable Forest Glen apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,264 |
| Kensington House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
| Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,397 |
| Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
| Croydon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Glen, MD
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Glen area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at National Park Seminary Apartments in the in the Rosemary Hills neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Forest Glen apartment is the 2x2 Renovated Model at The Warwick Apartments starting at $1,832 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Forest Glen 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Warwick Apartments | 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Bracken Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Thayer Terrace | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Woodside Place | B03mm North Workforce65 Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.20 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.15 |
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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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Glen?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Glen is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Forest Glen costs $3,300.
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 180 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 $518 which is $2,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Glen.
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