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8830 Piney Branch Rd, Unit 903, Unit 903

8830 Piney Branch Rd
Silver SpringMD20903

Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

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 $1,268. Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,363. Here are the most affordable Franklin Knolls apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1,268
Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,363
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Franklin Knolls, MD

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Franklin Knolls area is the $1.97 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath Model at Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,948. The second greatest value Franklin Knolls apartment is the Sligo Model at 1840 Apartments starting at $1,775 with a $1.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wayne Manchester Towers Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.97
1840 ApartmentsSligo2BR,1BA$1.90
Forest Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$2.03
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.15
Northwest Park Apartments2 BR + 1 BA Townhome2BR,1BA$2.13
Hampshire WestStudio 1 BathStudio ,1BA$2.59
Nob Hill1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
Croydon Manor Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Tanglewood ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.60

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Franklin Knolls, Silver Spring, MD

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Frequently Asked Questions about Franklin Knolls

What type of rentals are currently available in Franklin Knolls?

There are currently 61 Apartments for Rent in Franklin Knolls, MD with pricing that ranges from $998 to $2,139. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Franklin Knolls ranging from $1,375 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Franklin Knolls?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Franklin Knolls ranges from $1,375 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,454.

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