Colesville

Silver Spring, MD

Colesville - Silver Spring, MD

Area Guide

Niche Reviews

3.3 (32 Reviews)

Mix contemporary lifestyle with historic charm in Colesville, Maryland. This relaxed, cozy area of Montgomery County has a long history, dating back to 1714. It was labeled an "Easy Purchase," orchestrated by Lord Baltimore, Cecil Calvert. As you explore Colesville, be sure to visit Milimar, the oldest house in the neighborhood. Milimar was built in 1790 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

At the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Randolph Road, towards the south of Colesville, you'll find the largest concentration of shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. This area is a good choice for renting an apartment, this way if you need a cup of sugar you can run to the grocery store down the road. Giant Food serves as the major grocery store. Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Greek Village, and Ledo Pizza, among others, provide restaurant choices here.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Colesville is $2,071 for three bedrooms.

3 BR
2,100 sq ft

Average Sq Ft
$2,071/month

Average Rent

Transportation

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Colesville - Silver Spring, MD

Niche Reviews

3.3 32 Reviews

Current Resident

4 months ago•Niche Review

Horrible place with such ill mannered people. Although it may seem nice the people are rude and robbers appear both day and night

Former Resident

11 months ago•Niche Review

Often hear gunshots at night. Not very safe for tourests. People are nice but dont trust them. lots of kids are fighting and violence spreads around here.

Former Resident

11 months ago•Niche Review

looks like a typical neighborhood but its not. youths are what cause danger. cost of living way to high. dont go out past 7 because you might get robbed.

Current Resident

5 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review

There are many opportunities in Colesville. There are many unique stores, restaurants, pools, and easy access to a variety of main roads to make commuting easier. As part of a high school consortium, there are many options for high school students, no matter what they are interested in.

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