
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (70 Rentals)
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2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101

Woodberry Village

Wingate Gardens

Delwin Apartments

Naylor Gardens

The Renaissance Homes

Matthews Memorial Terrace

Madison Courts

423 Mellon St SE

Wilmington Place

Rockburne Estates

800 Southern Avenue Apartment Homes

Wingate Vista

River Hill Apartments

420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3

141 Galveston Pl SW

601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement

625 A Chesapeake St SE

741 Alabama St

3030 30th St SE

Friendship Crossing

Highland Terrace Apartments

560 Lebaum St SE, Unit 4

Washington View

The Residences at St. Elizabeth East
Congress Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Congress Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Congress Heights Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $900 | $1,600 |
Congress Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $825 | $2,110 |
Congress Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $919 | $2,680 |
Congress Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,998 | $900 | $3,130 |
Congress Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,571 | $1,893 | $3,400 |
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Cheapest Available Congress Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. Woodberry Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Congress Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Woodberry Village | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Wingate Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
South Pointe Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Madison Courts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Southview | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,177 |
Wilmington Place | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2617 Douglass Pl SE Model at 2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill starting at $1,890 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Old Town neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 303 | 2617 Douglass Pl SE | 3BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Oaks at Oxon Hill | 3A Maple | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement | 601 Atlantic St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 | 2200 Hunter Pl SE | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Matthews Memorial Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Harbor's Edge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
560 Lebaum St SE, Unit 4 | 560 Lebaum St SE | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Wingate Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Wingate Gardens | Efficiency Floor Plan | Studio ,1BA | $1.83 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCongress Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #146
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Simon Elementary School
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Getting Around the Congress Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Heights Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Heights is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Congress Heights costs $2,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress 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 63 regular apartments in Congress 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 Congress Heights?
Cheap apartments in Congress Heights have an average cost of $473 which is $2,222 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Heights.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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