Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (70 Rentals)

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3030 30th St SE

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206 Trenton Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Randle Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randle Hill Apartments

3300 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

3900 4th St SE

3900 4th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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Hanover Courts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hanover Courts

2400-2410 Hartford St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Henson Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Henson Ridge

1804 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Cedar Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Heights

1510 Butler St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Garden Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Village

1717 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20020
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Friendship Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

4632 Livingston Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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3930 1st St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3930 1st St SE

3930 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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105 Wayne Pl SE
3 Bedroom Apartments

105 Wayne Pl SE

105 Wayne Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Hillcrest House
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcrest House

2501 25th St SEWashington, DC 20020
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2901 Gainesville St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Gainesville St SE

2901 Gainesville St SEWashington, DC 20020
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Howard Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

125 Ivanhoe St SWWashington, DC 20032
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Morris Road Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Road Apartments

1360 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Congress Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Woodberry Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Wingate Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,106
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125
Madison CourtsA1BR,1BA$1,150
Southview1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,177
Wilmington PlaceOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2617 Douglass Pl SE, Unit 3032617 Douglass Pl SE3BR,2BA$1.25
Oaks at Oxon Hill3A Maple3BR,1.5BA$1.78
601 Atlantic St SE, Unit 601 Atlantic St Basement601 Atlantic St SE1BR,1BA$1.30
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
560 Lebaum St SE, Unit 4560 Lebaum St SE1BR,1BA$1.80
Wingate Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Wingate GardensEfficiency Floor PlanStudio ,1BA$1.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #146

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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.

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