What is the average apartment size in Silver Spring?

The average size for a Silver Spring, MD apartment is 900 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Silver Spring?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Silver Spring is $1,977 per month, a 0.95% increase from last year’s average of $1,958.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Silver Spring?

In Silver Spring, studios rent for $1,550 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,795 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,109 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,421 per month

What is the average apartment size in Silver Spring?

The typical apartment in Silver Spring offers about 900 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Silver Spring?

Studio apartments in Silver Spring average 505 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 748 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,015 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,274 sq. ft.

Silver Spring, MD Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Silver Spring?

The typical rent budget in Silver Spring ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Silver Spring?

In Silver Spring, 62% of households rent while 38% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Silver Spring is $1,977, a 0.95% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,958.

Studio Apartments at $1,550 offer the most budget-friendly option with 505 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,795, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,109 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,274 sq ft) for $2,421, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Silver Spring, MD

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,977	900 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,550	505 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,795	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,109	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,421	1,274 sq. ft.

Silver Spring, MD rent trends

Rental prices in Silver Spring, MD have increased by 0.95% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,958 to $1,977.

What's the typical rent budget in Silver Spring, MD?

The largest share of rentals in Silver Spring, MD (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Silver Spring, MD?

21,128 or 62% of the households in Silver Spring, MD are renter-occupied while 13,039 or 38% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Silver Spring, MD By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
North Gate	$2,011
Strahmore at Bel Pre	$1,899

Silver Spring | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in North Gate is 6% higher than in Strahmore at Bel Pre

$2,011

North Gate rent is 2% higher than Silver Spring average

Average Rent $2,011

$1,899

Strahmore at Bel Pre rent is 4% lower than Silver Spring average

Average Rent $1,899

How Silver Spring Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Silver Spring	$1,977
Baltimore City	$1,644
Frederick	$1,931
Rockville	$2,366
Hyattsville	$1,890
Columbia	$2,143
Laurel	$1,930
Annapolis	$2,258
Gaithersburg	$2,058
Bethesda	$2,765
Capitol Heights	$1,569
Washington, DC	$2,498
Greenbelt, MD	$2,080
Bladensburg, MD	$1,625
Beltsville, MD	$1,919
Lanham, MD	$1,822
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,788
Mount Rainier, MD	$1,318
Riverdale, MD	$1,682
Takoma Park, MD	$1,667
Derwood, MD	$2,302

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Silver Spring apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.