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Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Silver Spring, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Silver Spring rent stands today
Silver Spring, MD rent rose 2.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,100/month. Renters are paying $99 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Silver Spring runs 8.2% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for metros with a modest inventory of 89 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Silver Spring rent for $1,545/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,825/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,322/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,472/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,900/month. Houses rent around $3,500/month while apartments sit at $1,918/month, offering different price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Oakview rents fell 52.4% year over year to $1,477/month across 10 rentals, marking the largest local decline. Indian Spring and Woodside also saw declines of 42.4% and 30.9% respectively, contrasting with the citywide rent increase of 2.5%.
Median rent
Median rent in Silver Spring
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Silver Spring is $2,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $160 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Silver Spring
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Silver Spring rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Silver Spring, MD
Average rent prices in Silver Spring have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,917, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,545 | 2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,322 |  2% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,472 | 5% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $3,900 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Indian Spring | $2,420 | |
Oakview | $1,477 | |
Woodside | $2,003 | |
Woodside Park | $2,001 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,917 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,500 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,472
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
Woodside Park
Average rent
$2,001
Woodside
Average rent
$2,003
Oakview
Average rent
$1,477
Indian Spring
Average rent
$2,420
Apartments
Average rent
$1,917
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
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
8%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Silver Spring, MD is 1% lower than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
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2%Discover rentals in Silver Spring, MD
2d ago
2106 Belvedere Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$776–$2,215
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8860 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$2,281
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Silver Spring
8711 Plymouth St #3, Silver Spring, MD 20901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Silver Spring
8711 Plymouth St #2, Silver Spring, MD 20901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
180 High Park Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,415–$4,923
Apartment for rent
2d ago
8708 1st Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$3,197
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$3,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1133 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,487–$3,211
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,954–$4,444
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
1d ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,205
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,590–$3,190
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
816 Easley St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,265–$2,547
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,205
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
8860 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,107–$2,281
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,954–$4,444
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
23h ago
Verified
816 Easley St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,265–$1,849
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 2
1d ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,540–$2,205
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8856 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
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 $2,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Silver Spring?
Average rent prices in Silver Spring have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Silver Spring rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Silver Spring is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $160 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Silver Spring?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring are Oakview ($1,477/mo), Woodside Park ($2,001/mo), and Woodside ($2,003/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 $84,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring average around $1,880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,360/month.
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).