Downtown Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

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Downtown Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

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Voted one of the best downtown districts in Maryland

Public Transit • Shopping • Restaurants • Entertainment • Family-Friendly •

Downtown Silver Spring is a bustling commercial district surrounded by family-friendly residential neighborhoods and tree-lined streets. With shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment options galore, Downtown is the place to be if you live in the surrounding area. With the Silver Spring Train Station and an abundance of public bus stations around town, commuting from one place to the next is a breeze. Though Downtown boasts a lively, urban feel, the surrounding neighborhoods are some of the most pristine residential streets in the area—which is why this commercial district remains so well-maintained. You’ll love the blend of big city living and safe suburban housing that awaits you in Downtown Silver Spring.

With highly rated public schools and an abundance of amenities, Downtown Silver Spring is considered one of the best places to live in the state of Maryland! Enjoy the shops at the Downtown Silver Spring mall, catch a live show at The Fillmore, or try one of the delicious restaurants, cafes, breweries, and taverns around town!

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Silver Spring is $1,568 for a studio, $1,951 for one bedroom, $2,528 for two bedrooms, and $3,552 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Silver Spring has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 520 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,568/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 759 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,951/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,095 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,528/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,640 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,552/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

86

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Montgomery College Planetarium
  • Rock Creek Park
  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • UMD Observatory
  • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Transit / Subway

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Downtown Silver Spring

Arrive Silver Spring

Arrive Silver Spring

8750 Georgia Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,350 - $2,650

Studio - 2 Beds

The Blairs

The Blairs

1401 Blair Mill Rd,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,412 - $3,656

Studio - 3 Beds

The Pearl

The Pearl

180 High Park Ln,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,865 - $3,583

Studio - 2 Beds

Eleven55 Ripley

Eleven55 Ripley

1155 Ripley St,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,765 - $2,575

Studio - 2 Beds

The Guardian

The Guardian

8605 Cameron St,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,680 - $6,000

Studio - 4 Beds

Core

Core

8621 Georgia Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,505 - $4,662

Studio - 2 Beds

1200 East West

1200 East West

1200 E -West Hwy,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,980 - $2,718

1-2 Beds

The Citron

The Citron

815 Pershing Dr,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,663 - $3,477

Studio - 2 Beds

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

Rock Creek Springs Apartments

8000 Eastern Dr,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,545 - $2,430

Studio - 2 Beds

Houses for Rent in Downtown Silver Spring

809 Thayer Ave

809 Thayer Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$925

1 Bed | 1 Bath

844 Sligo Ave

844 Sligo Ave,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$4,000

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths

8613 Cedar St

8613 Cedar St,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$2,900

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths

1012 East-West Hwy

1012 East-West Hwy,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$4,600

5 Beds | 2 Baths

8005 13th St

8005 13th St,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$2,350

2 Beds | 1.5 Baths

8507 Leonard Dr

8507 Leonard Dr,
Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,600

1 Bed | 1 Bath

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.