Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Heights, MD from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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Forest Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Delwin Apartments in the Old Town North neighborhood priced from $1,045. The Vista in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,118. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
The VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,118
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Friendship Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1,172
Wingate Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, MD and Nearby

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Old Town neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the Limestone (Affordable) Model at Langdon Park at Fort Washington starting at $1,537 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Glassmanor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks at Oxon Hill3A Maple3BR,1.5BA$1.78
Langdon Park at Fort WashingtonLimestone (Affordable)2BR,1BA$1.60
576 Wilson Bridge Dr, Unit D-1576 Wilson Bridge Dr2BR,1BA$1.90
Woodland CreekManor II - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Remington Place1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1.85
560 Lebaum St SE, Unit 4560 Lebaum St SE1BR,1BA$1.80
The VistaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
Colonial Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.94
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Heights?

There are currently 294 Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $895 to $4,298. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Heights ranging from $1,000 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Heights ranges from $1,000 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,790.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Heights range from $1,375 to $4,298, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $5,410. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,345 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,036.

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