
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD from $900 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Silver Spring.


Charter House

Courts of Madison

Silver Spring House

Silver Spring Towers

943 Bonifant St

The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors

The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+

Summit Hills
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Parkside Terrace

Blair Plaza

Falkland Chase

Alexander House at Elizabeth Square

Thayer Terrace

The Guardian

The Premier

8600 Apartments
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Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Silver Spring Studio Apartments | $1,769 | $1,100 | $4,657 |
Downtown Silver Spring 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,350 | $4,756 |
Downtown Silver Spring 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,653 | $1,395 | $4,753 |
Downtown Silver Spring 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,390 | $2,145 | $6,000 |
Downtown Silver Spring 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $3,171 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Silver Spring Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Silver Spring area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Montgomery Towers priced from $1,100. Silver Spring Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,331. Here are the most affordable Downtown Silver Spring apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Montgomery Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,331 |
The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
Blair Park Gardens | 809 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 2BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Summit Hills | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
Twin Towers | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Blair House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,457 |
Colesville Towers Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,469 |
529 Dale Drive | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring, MD
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Silver Spring area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 BEDROOM Model at Silver Spring House in the in the Kilmarock neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Downtown Silver Spring apartment is the 1 Bed + Balcony Model at Montgomery Towers starting at $1,400 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Kilmarock neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Silver Spring apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Silver Spring House | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
Montgomery Towers | 1 Bed + Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The Leggett - Apartments for Seniors 62+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Charter House | The New York | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Parkside Terrace | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
8600 Apartments | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Monterrey Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors | The Acorn | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
Blair Park Gardens | 807 Juniper St. Takoma Park MD 20912 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Silver Spring Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MD
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Among neighborhoods in Silver Spring, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Downtown Silver Spring Neighborhood in Silver Spring, MD
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
85 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
86 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Silver Spring Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Silver Spring is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Silver Spring?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Silver Spring is The Bonifant - Apartments for Seniors which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Downtown Silver Spring costs $4,835.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 57 regular apartments in Downtown Silver Spring that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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