
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $800 (9 Rentals)
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Banneker Place

Emerald Apartments

Dix Street Residences

6016 Clay St NE

Sussex Square Apartments

427 60th St NE, Unit 2
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Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmount Heights Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,650 | $1,850 |
Fairmount Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,179 | $2,874 |
Fairmount Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,185 | $2,867 |
Fairmount Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,212 | $1,873 | $2,950 |
Fairmount Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD.
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount Heights area of Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Apartments priced from $1,199. Banneker Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Fairmount Heights apartments for rent in Capitol Heights, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Highland Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Heights area is the $1.33 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Fairmount Heights apartment is the Three Bedroom/1.5 Bath Model at Kings Square Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 | 921 52nd St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Kings Square Apartments | Three Bedroom/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
Maple Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom 2Bath Brand New | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
Sussex Square Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
Calvert Hall Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Highland Ridge | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
The Ivy Club | The Princeton | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
427 60th St NE, Unit 2 | 427 60th St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Emerald Apartments | Garnet | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Capitol Heights, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood in Capitol Heights, MD
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount Heights is under $1,626.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount Heights is Emerald Apartments which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Fairmount Heights costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount 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 15 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount Heights have an average cost of $1,072 which is $4,928 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount Heights.
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