Rental Market Trends in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is the average rent in Silver Spring, MD?

As of January 2026, the average rent in Silver Spring, MD was $1,779/month.

What is the average rent in Silver Spring, MD?

$1,779/month

Average Rent

757 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Silver Spring, MD is $1,779 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Silver Spring rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Silver Spring, you can expect to pay about $1,532 per month for a studio, $1,779 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,034 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,411 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,532/month

514 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,779/month

757 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,034/month

1,005 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,411/month

1,314 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,391/month

1,541 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,151/month

1,232 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,137/month

1,144 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,898/month

1,761 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,705/month

701 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,151/month

1,061 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,187/month

1,255 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$3,623/month

1,571 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Silver Spring, MD?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.7%, which averages out to $29 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

12% $1,001 - $1,500/month

55% $1,501 - $2,000/month

32% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring?

Based on current rent prices, Highland View of Sligo Park, Gate Stone and Layhill South are the most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Highland View of Sligo Park

$1,497/month

604 Sq Ft

Gate Stone

$1,521/month

766 Sq Ft

Layhill South

$1,557/month

691 Sq Ft

White Oak

$1,585/month

777 Sq Ft

The Vineyards Condominiums

$1,598/month

840 Sq Ft

Kemp Mill

$1,628/month

889 Sq Ft

Oxford Crossing

$1,640/month

828 Sq Ft

Rossmoor

$1,646/month

831 Sq Ft

Glenmont Forest

$1,647/month

700 Sq Ft

Oakfield

$1,647/month

700 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Silver Spring?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Silver Spring, Falkland Chase and Calverton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Silver Spring.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Downtown Silver Spring

$2,079/month

745 Sq Ft

Falkland Chase

$2,066/month

731 Sq Ft

Calverton

$1,994/month

767 Sq Ft

Wheaton Forest

$1,900/month

739 Sq Ft

Silver Spring Park

$1,805/month

745 Sq Ft

Fairland

$1,781/month

765 Sq Ft

Wheaton-Glenmont

$1,761/month

756 Sq Ft

Greencastle Manor Condominiums

$1,709/month

755 Sq Ft

Aspen Hill

$1,692/month

798 Sq Ft

Dumont Oaks

$1,684/month

841 Sq Ft

Which Silver Spring neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Silver Spring with the most apartments available are Downtown Silver Spring, Silver Spring Park and Fairland .

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Downtown Silver Spring

$2,079/month

745 Sq Ft

Silver Spring Park

$1,805/month

745 Sq Ft

Fairland

$1,781/month

765 Sq Ft

Wheaton-Glenmont

$1,761/month

756 Sq Ft

Aspen Hill

$1,692/month

798 Sq Ft

Falkland Chase

$2,066/month

731 Sq Ft

White Oak

$1,585/month

777 Sq Ft

Rossmoor

$1,646/month

831 Sq Ft

Oxford Crossing

$1,640/month

828 Sq Ft

Gate Stone

$1,521/month

766 Sq Ft

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Silver Spring, MD?

Because the average rent in Silver Spring is $1,779, you’ll want to make about $5,930 per month or $71,160 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

How does Silver Spring, MD compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Silver Spring, MD to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Highland View of Sligo Park

Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

Studio

$1,586/month

One Bedroom

$1,956/month

Two Bedroom

$2,530/month

Three Bedroom

$3,557/month

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Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Silver Spring, MD 20904

$1,539 - $2,849

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Property Management Companies in Silver Spring, MD

Bozzuto

382

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118,179

Units
156

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10 Communities in Silver Spring

Kay Apartment Communities

27

Communities
10,399

Units
16

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6 Communities in Silver Spring

Quest Management Group

21

Communities
7,540

Units
16

Cities

5 Communities in Silver Spring

Dreyfuss Management

28

Communities
6,220

Units
15

Cities

5 Communities in Silver Spring

Greystar

3,446

Communities
951,526

Units
887

Cities

4 Communities in Silver Spring

Grady Management, Inc.

50

Communities
11,600

Units
33

Cities

4 Communities in Silver Spring

Southern Management Companies

39

Communities
14,387

Units
25

Cities

4 Communities in Silver Spring

Donohoe

61

Communities
7,597

Units
10

Cities

4 Communities in Silver Spring

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Methodology

† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.