Apartments for rent in Silver Spring, MD

Did you know? In 1840, Elizabeth Blair, daughter of one of the city founders, discovered a natural spring filled with mica chips, which imparted a silvery hue. The town was named in honor of this colorful water feature.

Overview of Silver Spring

Silver Spring is an unincorporated area situated in Montgomery County along the border of the District of Columbia. It is the fourth most populous community in Maryland. In addition to several scenic parks, Silver Spring offers residents nationally recognized schools and an excellent library system as well as a wide range of business, shopping, dining and entertainment options. The area is home to Montgomery College along with a satellite campus of Howard University.

Neighborhoods in Silver Spring

If you're looking to rent an apartment in Silver Spring, check out apartments in the following neighborhoods:

Downtown Silver Spring: The town's business and cultural center, Downtown Silver Spring is located just across the boundary line of the District of Columbia. It hosts the Civic Center, the multistory Ellsworth Shopping Mall and the Fillmore Silver Spring, a live music venue showcasing big-name acts.

Downtown Wheaton: Pedestrian-friendly Downtown Wheaton is a convenient hub for entertainment shopping and dining. Residents also enjoy parks, galleries and the Westfield Wheaton Mall, one of the largest in area. The downtown area features units in several contemporary high-rise apartments and re-purposed historic buildings.

Wheaton: Home to the renowned Brookside Gardens botanical garden, Wheaton also boasts several award-winning restaurants. The town has activities and attractions as diverse and eclectic as its population. Apartment options include historic buildings in quiet suburban settings and urban communities featuring a variety of modern amenities.

Top 5 Silver Spring Adventures

1. Enjoy the great outdoors. Silver Spring is home to several public parks, including Acorn Park, Sligo Creek Park and a portion of Rock Creek Park. Residents enjoy hiking trails, picnic pavilions and ball fields.
2. Feel like a kid. Silver Spring hosts numerous celebrations throughout the year dedicated to music, film and cultural heritage. Popular events include the Silver Spring Jazz Festival, Latin American Film Festival and the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Day Parade.
3. Experience your inner film critic. Built in 1938, the renovated and technically advanced AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center features a selection of American and foreign films on its three screens.
4. Imagine yourself as an extra in a television show. Located in the Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, the lobby of the Discovery Channel Headquarters contains a full-size dinosaur fossil and other relics related to programs on the educational network.
5. Step back in time. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Station is a restored depot dating from 1945 that was built on the original foundation of a Victorian-era station. Containing the original furniture from the 1940s waiting room, the building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.