
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $600 (109 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


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Woodside Place

Arrive Silver Spring

Claridge House

The Barrington Apartments

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

Summit Hills

The Blairs

National Park Seminary Apartments

Fenwick Apartments
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Parkside Terrace

Belvedere Apartments

The Veridian

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Kanso Silver Spring

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

Eleven55 Ripley

The Premier

1200 East West

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The Cameron
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Affinity on Georgia

8600 Apartments

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Thayer and Spring

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Core

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Paddington Square

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

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The Citron

Courts of Madison

7923 Eastern Ave NW, Unit 105
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The Guardian

9900 Georgia Ave, Unit 308

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The Bennington

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

Lenox Park

2110 Bonnywood Ln

Georgia West

1201 East-West Hwy

Colesville Towers Apartments

The Residences at Forest Glen
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Bracken Square

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Forest Glen Apartments

Silver Spring Towers

The Galaxy Apartments

Spring Garden Apartments

Falkland Chase

Argent Apartments

Cole Spring Plaza

Twin Towers
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West Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Silver Spring?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Silver Spring Studio Apartments | $1,664 | $1,295 | $6,405 |
| West Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,000 | $6,841 |
| West Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
| West Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $950 | $8,072 |
| West Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $3,055 | $3,167 |
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There are currently 109 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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Cheapest Available West Silver Spring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Silver Spring area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Colesville Towers Apartments priced from $643. The Residences at Forest Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $776. Here are the most affordable West Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colesville Towers Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $643 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Studio-1 Bath-Tier 11 | Studio,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,349 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A4 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,374 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Silver Spring, MD
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Silver Spring area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Twin Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,483. The second greatest value West Silver Spring apartment is the 1817 Parkside Dr NW Model at 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt starting at $2,000 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Silver Spring neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Silver Spring apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Towers | 2Bedroom 2Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
| 1817 Parkside Dr NW, Unit English Bsmt | 1817 Parkside Dr NW | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Silver Spring House | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Silver Spring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Silver Spring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Silver Spring is under $1,374.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in West Silver Spring is Colesville Towers Apartments which is listed at $643, while the average apartment in West Silver Spring costs $4,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Silver Spring?
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 192 regular apartments in West Silver Spring 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 West Silver Spring?
Cheap apartments in West Silver Spring have an average cost of $501 which is $3,974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Silver Spring.
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