Average Rent in Silver Spring, MD

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Current Versus Historical Silver Spring, MD Rents

Silver Spring rentals average $1,600 for a studio rental to $3,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,350, or roughly $27 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.72%) year-over-year from $1,628 to $1,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $127 (7.14%) year-over-year from $1,773 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $111 (4.78%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,428. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $215 (-6.30%) year-over-year from $3,415 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $201 (5.15%) year-over-year from $3,899 to $4,100. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 2.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.66% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.84% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.28	$1,600	$1,628 (-1.72%)	$1,625 (-1.54%)
1 BR	$28.49	$1,900	$1,773 (7.14%)	$1,810 (4.95%)
2 BR	$27.58	$2,428	$2,317 (4.78%)	$2,291 (5.97%)
3 BR	$21.75	$3,200	$3,415 (-6.30%)	$3,150 (1.59%)
4+ BR	$23.00	$4,100	$3,899 (5.15%)	$3,142 (30.50%)

Historical Rents in Silver Spring, MD

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Top Cities Near Silver Spring

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Silver Spring. The average rent in Silver Spring is currently $2,746 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Silver Spring, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,902 per month.

Let's compare Silver Spring, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Silver Spring, MD is 19.98% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.22% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Silver Spring, MD are about 9.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.89% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Silver Spring, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,895	$2,425	$2,200
Hyattsville, MD	$1,789	$2,179	$2,319	$2,474
North Bethesda, MD	$2,051	$2,150	$2,900	$3,017
Bethesda, MD	$2,235	$2,593	$3,774	$3,902

Top Neighborhoods Near Silver Spring

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Silver Spring. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, 16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, and Petworth. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Silver Spring, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Silver Spring, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Silver Spring's average rent, which is only $2,350. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Silver Spring, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,119 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, Petworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Silver Spring. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,033	$3,131	$2,119
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,763	$2,850
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,100	$2,675	$3,000

Top Counties Near Silver Spring

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Silver Spring

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Silver Spring, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20782, Chillum, MD at $2,220 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,425 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,641. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Silver Spring, MD is $2,125 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,850 per month. Which comes out to $31 per sqft. The following table includes the top 9 zipcodes in Silver Spring, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,895	$2,465	$2,298
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,650	$2,414	$3,513	$3,648
20011, Washington, DC	$1,425	$1,863	$2,550	$2,850
20782, Chillum, MD	$1,789	$2,156	$2,253	$2,220
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,235	$2,627	$4,015	$3,144
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$2,051	$2,125	$3,200	$3,000
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,477	$1,800	$2,400	$5,238
20784, Woodlawn, MD	N/A	$2,313	$2,850	$2,403
22101, McLean, VA	N/A	$2,023	$3,550	$5,425

Frequently Asked Questions - Silver Spring Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Silver Spring, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Silver Spring, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Silver Spring, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Silver Spring, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Silver Spring, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $33.28. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Silver Spring.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Silver Spring, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,895 and an average price per square feet of $28.49. There are a total of 33 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Silver Spring.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Silver Spring, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,425 and an average price per square feet of $27.58. There are a total of 23 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Silver Spring.

How have rent prices in Silver Spring, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Silver Spring, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Silver Spring, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Silver Spring, MD is around $1,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.