Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Silver Spring, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Silver Spring rent stands today

    Silver Spring, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,042/month. Month over month, rents cooled 1.5%, showing a recent softening in the market.

  • Silver Spring runs 7.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with 87 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,156/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. These figures reflect the range of options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Oakview experienced a YoY rent decline of 46.1%, much steeper than the citywide trend. This contrasts with the overall market stability in Silver Spring, MD.

Median rent

Median rent in Silver Spring

$2,041/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Silver Spring is $2,041 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $141 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Silver Spring

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,908, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring run $1,880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,425

3%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,156

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$3,800

3%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,156

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

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$2,041
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Silver Spring, MD is 7% lower than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.

Discover rentals in Silver Spring, MD

9713 Braddock Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oakview house for rent in Silver Spring

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
522 E Indian Spring Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Silver Spring

1 bed

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Avery Park Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

Avery Park Apartment Homes

1801 Hampshire Green Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20903

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,372–$2,406

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
8802 Plymouth Street FHY Properties, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

8802 Plymouth Street FHY Properties, LLC

8802 Plymouth St, Silver Spring, MD 20901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,041 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Silver Spring?

Average rent prices in Silver Spring have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Silver Spring rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Silver Spring is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $141 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Silver Spring?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring are Oakview ($1,699/mo), Indian Spring ($1,980/mo), and Woodside Park ($2,127/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 $82,000/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?

December and March offer the best rental deals in Silver Spring, with March seeing the lowest rents and December having the least competition from other renters, creating roughly 5.6% savings compared to peak September pricing.

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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