
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Franklin Knolls Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $900 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Franklin Knolls area of Silver Spring.


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Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Franklin Knolls?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Knolls Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $998 | $1,510 |
| Franklin Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,448 | $1,358 | $1,651 |
| Franklin Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $1,494 | $2,000 |
| Franklin Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $2,028 | $2,139 |
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Cheapest Available Franklin Knolls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Franklin Knolls area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Northwest Park Apartments priced from $1,358. Croydon Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Franklin Knolls apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Park Apartments | 1 BR + 1 BA Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,358 |
| Croydon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Knolls, MD
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Knolls area is the $2.02 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at Forest Park in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value Franklin Knolls apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Nob Hill starting at $2,297 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Kilmarock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Franklin Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Nob Hill | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.61 |
| Northwest Park Apartments | 2 BR + 1 BA Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Hampshire West | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Park Montgomery West | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Croydon Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| 1324 Xaveria Dr | 1324 Xaveria Dr | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.02 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFranklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD
Ranked #66
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Franklin Knolls Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Franklin Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Franklin Knolls is Northwest Park Apartments which is listed at $1,358, while the average apartment in Franklin Knolls costs $2,033.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Franklin Knolls?
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 18 regular apartments in Franklin Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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