Downtown Silver Spring

Silver Spring, MD

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Downtown Silver Spring - Silver Spring, MD

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Voted one of the best downtown districts in Maryland

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Downtown Silver Spring is a bustling commercial district surrounded by family-friendly residential neighborhoods and tree-lined streets. With shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment options galore, Downtown is the place to be if you live in the surrounding area. With the Silver Spring Train Station and an abundance of public bus stations around town, commuting from one place to the next is a breeze. Though Downtown boasts a lively, urban feel, the surrounding neighborhoods are some of the most pristine residential streets in the area—which is why this commercial district remains so well-maintained. You’ll love the blend of big city living and safe suburban housing that awaits you in Downtown Silver Spring.

With highly rated public schools and an abundance of amenities, Downtown Silver Spring is considered one of the best places to live in the state of Maryland! Enjoy the shops at the Downtown Silver Spring mall, catch a live show at The Fillmore, or try one of the delicious restaurants, cafes, breweries, and taverns around town!

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Silver Spring is $1,634 for a studio, $1,967 for one bedroom, $2,544 for two bedrooms, and $3,797 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Silver Spring has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 514 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,634/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 758 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,967/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,097 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,544/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,680 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,797/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

86

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

85

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Montgomery College Planetarium
  • Rock Creek Park
  • Audubon Naturalist-Woodend Sanctuary
  • UMD Observatory
  • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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