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Silver Spring MD Apartments

Apartment Rentals in Silver Spring, MD

Prized for its prime location directly on the Red Line of the Washington D.C. Metro transit system, Silver Spring, Maryland is considered to be one of the hottest up-and-coming neighborhoods in the whole D.C. metro area. Of course, that makes finding a good, clean, and most of all affordable apartment in Silver Spring a definitive challenge. Thankfully, resources like the Washington Post's weekend Classifieds section and online classifieds have simplified this process to a great extent. Yet there are still several critical criteria to consider before plunking down a deposit or signing a lease in Silver Spring, MD.

Apartment Size and Details - Many apartments in Silver Spring are located in older buildings or even in split-level homes. The city itself saw its first influx of high-rise apartments in the late 1980's, so many of these apartments are smaller than normal. Kitchens may have linoleum flooring or plastic counter-tops, and bathrooms are commonly cramped. Try to find an apartment that has been recently renovated or remodeled for the best chances at a more modern style of living.

Roommates? - Living around the Washington D.C. metro area is expensive, especially if you are in a nice, clean and safe city like Silver Spring. Depending on your financial situation, it may be wise to look into finding a roommate to split rent with. This can easily be done using Craigslist.com or other online classified engines.

Location - Apartments close to the town center are highly prizes, mostly because Silver Spring is located directly on the Red Line of the D.C. Metro system. If you have to be within walking distance of reliable mass transit, try to find an apartment closer to the metro station. Otherwise, apartment prices are lower and their relative sizes are often better the farther away you move from the town center.

Local Schools - Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, Maryland, which is well known for its fine public school systems. However, Silver Spring also only feeds into one particular High School, so you may need to decide if you are comfortable sending your kids to a large school or not before moving to Silver Spring, MD.