← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Silver Spring, MD, over the past three years
Rent in Silver Spring, MD
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,962
1-year change
−0.8%
3-year change
+3.2%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.8%
Typical rents in Silver Spring fell 0.8% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Silver Spring, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,962 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,945 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,928 |
| May 2026 | $1,933 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,940 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,951 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,944 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,946 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,954 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,963 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,969 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,973 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,978 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,977 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,966 |
| May 2025 | $1,967 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,962 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,958 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,940 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,930 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,933 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,938 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,954 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,955 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,955 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,950 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,946 |
| May 2024 | $1,941 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,940 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,940 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,928 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,907 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,898 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,912 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,921 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,915 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,902 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,700 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,750 |
City typical rent × MD bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 20901 | $1,922 | +2.9% |
| 20902 | $2,043 | +1.2% |
| 20903 | $1,787 | +0.6% |
| 20904 | $1,930 | +1.7% |
| 20905 | $2,534 | – |
| 20906 | $1,962 | +0.4% |
| 20910 | $1,974 | −2.8% |
Negotiating a renewal in Silver Spring
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Silver Spring, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.8% to +2.9%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.