Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $800 (8 Rentals)

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Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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 $1,251. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,251
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD

As of March 31, 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/2 Baths Model at Maple Ridge Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $2.57 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
921 52nd St NE, Unit 2921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.33
Maple Ridge ApartmentsThree Bedroom/2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.57
Calvert Hall ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.86
Kings Square ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.50
Dix Street ResidencesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Sussex Square Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic2BR,1.5BA$1.95
The Ivy ClubThe Yale2BR,2BA$2.64
Cherry Pointe ApartmentsArdwick2BR,1BA$2.17
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Capitol Heights, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,552.

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

The cheapest apartment in Fairmount Heights is Emerald Apartments which is listed at $1,251, while the average apartment in Fairmount Heights costs $2,139.

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 18 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 $1,108 which is $1,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount Heights.

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