Average Rent in Silver Spring, MD (2026)

Typical asking rent in Silver Spring is $1,993. Across the 7 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,659 to $2,234, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,993
Average rent
$1,959
Lowest ZIP
$1,659
Highest ZIP
$2,234

Rent by ZIP code in Silver Spring

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
20905Montgomery County$2,234+12%
20910Montgomery County$2,062+3%
20902Montgomery County$2,038+2%
20904Montgomery County$1,9930%
20906Montgomery County$1,895-5%
20903Montgomery County$1,831-8%
20901Montgomery County$1,659-17%

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Silver Spring sits in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.

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