
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $685 (127 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


9205 Linden Grove Ct

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The Barrington Apartments

Silver Spring House

The Blairs

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The Alison

Summit Hills

Courts of Madison

Claridge House
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The Guardian

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11400 Cherry Hill Rd

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Core

1320 Fenwick Ln

Lenox Park

1200 East West

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Fenwick Apartments

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Atwell on Spring

7915 Eastern Ave NW

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700 Roeder Rd, Unit 105

700 Roeder Rd
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Georgia West

The Pearl

9907 Blundon Dr

1716 East-West Hwy, Unit 1716

2207 Washington Ave, Unit 201

The Residences at Forest Glen

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Forest Glen Apartments

943 Bonifant St

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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 | $1,688 | $685 | $6,829 |
| West Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $917 | $7,162 |
| West Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $1,435 | $9,398 |
| West Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $1,616 | $7,568 |
| West Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,524 | $2,831 | $4,217 |
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There are currently 127 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 Studio unit found at Charter House priced from $685. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter House | The Georgia | Studio,1BA | $685 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
| Cypress on Vine | TAKOMA DC | Furnished | Utilities Included | Sh... | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Entwine Apartments | Junior Suite 50% AMI | Studio,1BA | $1,183 |
| Metro Village Apartments | 1BR 1BA 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Barrington Apartments | A2 Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| The Blairs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Blair House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 7702 BLAIR RD | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Silver Spring, MD
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Silver Spring area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Twin Towers in the in the North Takoma Park neighborhood starting from $2,452. The second greatest value West Silver Spring apartment is the C1/C2 Income Restricted Model at The Barrington Apartments starting at $2,391 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the 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 | $1.96 |
| The Barrington Apartments | C1/C2 Income Restricted | 3BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 3 Bed 2 Bath - G | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Charter House | The New York | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Van Buren | Small 1Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Residences at Forest Glen | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Alison | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in West Silver Spring is The Residences at Forest Glen which is listed at $776, while the average apartment in West Silver Spring costs $2,019.
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 136 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 $821 which is $1,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Silver Spring.
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