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

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526 59th St NE
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526 59th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Strand
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5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019

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Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,075
Emerald ApartmentsSapphire1BR,1BA$1,251
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monarch Hill EastHouse Rental4BR,3BA$3.33
Kings Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.99
Fort Chaplin Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
Sussex Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.91
The Ivy ClubThe Princeton1BR,1BA$2.47
Glendale Plaza2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$2.45
Addison Chapel2x12BR,1BA$1.91
Providence PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.19
Emerald ApartmentsRuby2BR,1BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #91

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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