Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

1405-1409 Doewood LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Central Gardens I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Gardens I

15 Cindy LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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526 59th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 59th St NE

526 59th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Cheval Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheval Court

2611 Luana DrForestville, MD 20747
Senior Living
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5210-5212 E St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

5210-5212 E St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Bennington Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Station

4111 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 03/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Capitol Heights, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Capitol Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairmount Heights$2,190$1,16752
Forestville$2,795$1,260155
Seat Pleasant$2,795$1,225305

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living in the Oakland neighborhood priced from $724. Oakcrest Towers in the Suitland Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$724
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio,1BA$899
Huntwood Courts ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$980
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,173
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,199
Hillside HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,234
Copeland Manor2b9242BR,1BA$1,240
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $0.60 price per square foot 5320 E Capitol St NE Model at 5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home5320 E Capitol St NE2BR,1BA$0.60
921 52nd St NE, Unit 2921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Flats of Forestville3A3BR,1.5BA$1.59
Windham Creek22BR,2BA$1.55
Dix Street ResidencesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Copeland Manor2b8552BR,1BA$1.45
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.72
Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58

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Capitol Heights Overview

Located just a hop and a skip from the nation's capital, the aptly-named Capitol Heights is a thriving locale in the proud state of Maryland. Boasting close to 4K residents, this quaint-yet-bustling township is a wonderful place to work, play and raise a family.

Why live in Capitol Heights, MD?

Location, location, location! With close proximity to all that Washington, DC has to offer, from jobs and schooling to museums and historical excitement, Capitol Heights apartments are an excellent way to get familiar with all the nation's capital has to offer. The Washington Redskins stadium is located a stone's throw from downtown, and the city's rail service is second-to-none, making Capitol Heights rentals an ideal dwelling for DC working commuters.

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Getting Around Capitol Heights, MD

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Heights is under $1,279.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Heights is Conifer Village at Oakcrest - Senior Living which is listed at $724, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $2,593.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 233 regular apartments in Capitol Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Capitol Heights?

Cheap apartments in Capitol Heights have an average cost of $832 which is $1,761 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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