Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Silver Spring, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Silver Spring rent stands today

    Silver Spring, MD rent rose 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $144 more per month on average than last year, despite a 2.6% month-over-month decline this June.

  • Silver Spring rents run 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a limited total rental inventory of 76 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Silver Spring rent for $1,485/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,844/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,300/month, with larger units reaching $3,600/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $3,400/month, while apartments are priced at $1,900/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Woodside rents fell 45.5% year over year to $2,400/month across 12 rentals, with Oakview down 42.6% at $1,723/month and Woodside Park down 30.4% at $2,275/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 10.0% rent increase and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Silver Spring

$2,200/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Silver Spring is $2,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Silver Spring

76

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Silver Spring rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Silver Spring, MD

Average rent prices in Silver Spring have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Silver Spring, MD

Rent prices in Silver Spring vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Silver Spring is $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring run $1,782 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,485

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,844

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,300

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,150

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,844

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Silver Spring, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Silver Spring, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Silver Spring and Aspen Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Silver Spring

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,148
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Silver Spring, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.

Discover rentals in Silver Spring, MD

8711 Plymouth St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Silver Spring

APARTMENT - SILVER SPRING, MD

8711 Plymouth St #2, Silver Spring, MD 20901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

House for rent

Avery Park Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Avery Park Apartment Homes

1801 Hampshire Green Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20903

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,407–$2,333

Price drop

Apartment for rent

The Residences at Forest Glen - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.2

Very good

The Residences at Forest Glen

2106 Belvedere Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20902

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,506–$2,215

Apartment for rent

8806 Bradford Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

8806 Bradford Rd.

8806 Bradford Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Silver Spring, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Silver Spring rental market.

How much is rent in Silver Spring?

The average rent in Silver Spring is $2,200 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Silver Spring?

Average rent prices in Silver Spring have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Silver Spring rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Silver Spring is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Silver Spring?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring are Oakview ($1,722/mo), Indian Spring ($1,817/mo), and Woodside Park ($2,275/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Silver Spring?

To comfortably afford rent in Silver Spring, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Silver Spring?

Silver Spring 1-bedroom apartments average around $1,900 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates, with 1-bedrooms making up 40% of available inventory and 2-bedrooms accounting for 32% of the rental market.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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