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

Dix Street Residences

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Hilltop Apartments

Emerald Apartments
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 | $1,742 | $980 | $1,875 |
Lincoln Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,661 | $1,125 | $2,519 |
Lincoln Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $1,185 | $3,717 |
Lincoln Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,225 | $1,967 | $2,495 |
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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 Studio unit found at Huntwood Courts Apartments priced from $980. 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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Huntwood Courts Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $980 |
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 March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $0.60 price per square foot 5320 E Capitol St NE Model at 5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Dix Street Residences starting at $1,552 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the East Corner 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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5320 E Capitol St NE, Unit Cozy Home | 5320 E Capitol St NE | 2BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Dix Street Residences | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Sussex Square Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | Classic | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Cherry Pointe Apartments | Ardwick | 2BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Glendale Plaza | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
Hilltop Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Providence Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Huntwood Courts Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLincoln Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #136
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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Best Local Schools in Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC
Drew Elementary School
H.D. Woodson High School
Kelly Miller Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
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 $1,552.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Heights is Huntwood Courts Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $2,249.
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 30 regular apartments in Lincoln Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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