Rental Market Trends in Silver Spring, MD

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

As of March 2026, the average rent in Silver Spring, MD was $1,762/month.

What is the average rent in Silver Spring, MD?

$1,762/month

Average Rent

757 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Silver Spring, MD is $1,762 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Silver Spring rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Silver Spring, you can expect to pay about $1,528 per month for a studio, $1,762 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,031 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,450 or more.

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Studio

$1,528/month

516 Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,762/month

757 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,031/month

1,004 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$2,450/month

1,300 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,503/month

1,168 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,377/month

725 Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,047/month

943 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,069/month

2,241 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

One Bedroom

$1,716/month

689 Sq Ft

Two Bedroom

$2,256/month

1,019 Sq Ft

Floor Plan Type

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Three Bedroom

$3,042/month

844 Sq Ft

Four Bedroom

$4,116/month

828 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $43 less per month.

Percentage*

Rent Range

0% Below $700/month

0% $700 - $1,000/month

11% $1,001 - $1,500/month

59% $1,501 - $2,000/month

30% 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, Kemp Mill, Dumont Oaks and Highland View of Sligo Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring.

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Kemp Mill

$1,431/month

896 Sq Ft

Dumont Oaks

$1,496/month

805 Sq Ft

Highland View of Sligo Park

$1,497/month

601 Sq Ft

Gate Stone

$1,582/month

784 Sq Ft

White Oak

$1,583/month

783 Sq Ft

Layhill South

$1,625/month

758 Sq Ft

Springbrook Village

$1,630/month

858 Sq Ft

Rossmoor

$1,651/month

835 Sq Ft

Oxford Crossing

$1,657/month

832 Sq Ft

The Vineyards Condominiums

$1,671/month

807 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Silver Spring?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability

Neighborhood

Average Rent

Average Sq Ft

Downtown Silver Spring

$2,083/month

746 Sq Ft

Falkland Chase

$2,072/month

750 Sq Ft

Wheaton Forest

$2,020/month

732 Sq Ft

Calverton

$1,910/month

769 Sq Ft

Silver Spring Park

$1,868/month

740 Sq Ft

Wheaton-Glenmont

$1,803/month

763 Sq Ft

Fairland

$1,798/month

775 Sq Ft

Greencastle Manor Condominiums

$1,730/month

755 Sq Ft

Glenmont Village

$1,698/month

735 Sq Ft

Aspen Hill

$1,672/month

796 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

$2,083/month

746 Sq Ft

Silver Spring Park

$1,868/month

740 Sq Ft

Fairland

$1,798/month

775 Sq Ft

Wheaton-Glenmont

$1,803/month

763 Sq Ft

Aspen Hill

$1,672/month

796 Sq Ft

Falkland Chase

$2,072/month

750 Sq Ft

White Oak

$1,583/month

783 Sq Ft

Rossmoor

$1,651/month

835 Sq Ft

Oxford Crossing

$1,657/month

832 Sq Ft

Wheaton Forest

$2,020/month

732 Sq Ft

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

Because the average rent in Silver Spring is $1,762, you’ll want to make about $5,873 per month or $70,476 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

Kemp Mill

Silver Spring, MD

Downtown Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

Studio

$1,586/month

One Bedroom

$1,922/month

Two Bedroom

$2,514/month

Three Bedroom

$3,468/month

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Silver Spring, MD 20904

$1,539 - $4,548

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Silver Spring, MD 20910

$1,369 - $3,527

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28

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UDR

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.