
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $800 (101 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Silver Spring House

Arrive Silver Spring

Claridge House

Parkside Terrace

Charter House - Senior Housing 55+

National Park Seminary Apartments

The Blairs

Summit Hills
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The Cameron

Belvedere Apartments

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Woodside Place

Eleven55 Ripley

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The Veridian

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Thayer and Spring

Metro 710

The Premier

Core
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The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

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Courts of Madison

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The Bennington

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The Guardian

Paddington Square
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Lenox Park

1200 East West

1900 Lyttonsville Rd

Georgia West

2114 Bonnywood Ln, Unit 203, Unit 203

Affinity on Georgia

1201 East-West Hwy

Silver Spring Towers

Artspace Silver Spring Arts Campus

Forest Glen Apartments
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Cole Spring Plaza

Blair House

Twin Towers

529 Dale Drive
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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 | $1,659 | $1,070 | $3,181 |
| West Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $900 | $5,090 |
| West Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,665 | $7,036 |
| West Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,168 | $950 | $5,527 |
| West Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,792 | $2,418 | $3,167 |
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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 Bracken Square priced from $800. Cypress on Vine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable West Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Cypress on Vine | Private Bed & Shared Bath / 6 Person Suite | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Blair Park Gardens | 8308 GARLAND AVENUE TAKOMA PARK MD 20912 | Studio,1BA | $1,070 |
| Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,164 |
| The Normandie | Studio Small | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Alexander House at Elizabeth Square | 0B | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Ivanhoe | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Arrive Silver Spring | Frederick | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,361 |
| Metro Village Apartments | Studio 60% | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Silver Spring, MD
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Silver Spring area is the $0.90 price per square foot 9717 Connecticut Ave Model at 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement in the in the Parkside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value West Silver Spring apartment is the Lge Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 1+10 Model at The Van Buren starting at $2,135 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Rock Creek Forest 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9717 Connecticut Ave, Unit Basement | 9717 Connecticut Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| The Van Buren | Lge Bdrm-1Bath-Tier 1+10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Silver Spring Towers | 2 Bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| 6600 Luzon | 2 Bdrm;Tier 7; CornerUnit | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Paddington Square | 2BR Market | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| National Park Seminary Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Clover at The Parks | Private Bedroom in Shared 2 Bed 2 Bath - I | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Fields of Silver Spring | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Claridge House | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
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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 $1,375.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in West Silver Spring is Bracken Square which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in West Silver Spring costs $2,792.
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 257 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 $718 which is $2,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Silver Spring.
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