
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (8 Rentals)
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Addison Chapel

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Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lincoln Heights Studio Apartments | $1,751 | $1,650 | $1,850 |
Lincoln Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,075 | $2,560 |
Lincoln Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $1,185 | $3,014 |
Lincoln Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,569 | $2,500 |
Lincoln Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $2,800 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Addison Chapel priced from $1,075. Emerald Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,251. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Addison Chapel | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,251 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, DC
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $3.33 price per square foot House Rental Model at Monarch Hill East in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the One Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Kings Square Apartments starting at $1,593 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Monarch Hill East | House Rental | 4BR,3BA | $3.33 |
Kings Square Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Sussex Square Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Ivy Club | The Princeton | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Glendale Plaza | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Addison Chapel | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Providence Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Emerald Apartments | Ruby | 2BR,1BA | $3.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLincoln Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #91
Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC
Drew Elementary School
H.D. Woodson High School
Kelly Miller Middle School
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Getting Around the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC
Walk Score®
54 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
66 / 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 Lincoln Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lincoln Heights is under $1,766.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Heights is Addison Chapel which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $4,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln 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 16 regular apartments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Heights?
Cheap apartments in Lincoln Heights have an average cost of $1,250 which is $3,150 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights.
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