Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Average rent in
Silver Spring, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Silver Spring, MD rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a slight month-over-month increase of 0.7%.
Compared to national trends
Silver Spring rents run 10.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market near Washington, DC with a total of 86 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,439/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,166/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,220/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,800/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available in Silver Spring.
Median rent
Median rent in Silver Spring
$2,095/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Silver Spring is $2,095 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Silver Spring
86
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,886, whereas a house costs $3,422. 1-bedroom apartments in Silver Spring run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,439 | 3% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,166 |  1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,220 | 3% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Indian Spring | $2,100 | |
Oakview | $2,400 | |
Woodside | $2,183 | |
Woodside Park | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,886 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,422 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,439
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,166
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,220
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Indian Spring
Average rent
$2,100
Woodside Park
Average rent
$2,100
Oakview
Average rent
$2,400
Woodside
Average rent
$2,183
Apartments
Average rent
$1,886
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,422
Last 30 days
2%
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
10%higher than the national median
17%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Silver Spring, MD is 6% lower than the median rent in Aspen Hill, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,219
5%$1,975
6%$3,947
9%$3,697
17%$3,200
15%$2,250
5%$2,210
5%$2,285
$2,295
6%$2,532
12%$1,600
4%$2,499
Discover rentals in Silver Spring, MD
9h ago
Verified
8856 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$712–$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2106 Belvedere Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,506–$2,215
Apartment for rent
14h ago
1801 Hampshire Green Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,533–$2,137
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
8802 Plymouth St, Silver Spring, MD 20901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
2h ago
180 High Park Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,527–$4,773
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Silver Spring
720 Dale Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,870–$3,420
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1133 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,666–$3,431
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$4,210
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
51m ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$2,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,870–$3,420
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1133 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,666–$3,431
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
816 Easley St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,237–$2,453
Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$2,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
8616 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,818–$4,210
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 10
51m ago
Verified
1203 Fidler Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,965–$2,370
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8860 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,651–$2,260
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
8856 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20903
1 bed
1 bath
$1,580
Apartment for rent
2h ago
180 High Park Ln, Silver Spring, MD 20910
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,323–$4,773
Price drop
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 $2,095 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Silver Spring?
Average rent prices in Silver Spring have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Silver Spring rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Silver Spring is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Silver Spring?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Silver Spring are Indian Spring ($2,100/mo), Woodside Park ($2,100/mo), and Woodside ($2,183/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?
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).