
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $959 (90 Rentals)


5807 Falkland Pl

7301 Calder Dr

7301 Calder Dr

6849 Mountain Lake Pl

6849 Mountain Lake Pl

6109 Hanlon St

7301 Calder Dr

Addison Chapel

Highland Ridge
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Hillside Heights

Courts At Walker Mill

Woods at Addison

11 Whist Pl

4706 Deanwood Dr
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5521 Jay St NE

5521 Jay St NE

5521 Jay St NE

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825 48th Pl NE, Unit 1
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2312 Wintergreen Ave

Woodland Springs

5007 A St SE

4732 Benning Rd SE

3304.5 E Capitol St SE

5047 Benning Rd SE

Park Greene

429 Burbank St SE

Windsor Crossing Senior

Windham Creek
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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2

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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capitol Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Heights Studio Apartments | $1,202 | $1,099 | $1,400 |
| Capitol Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $959 | $2,909 |
| Capitol Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $1,168 | $7,335 |
| Capitol Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,452 | $7,346 |
| Capitol Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,241 | $1,740 | $8,041 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capitol Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capitol Heights is under $1,257.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Capitol Heights is Addison Chapel which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $8,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capitol 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 70 regular apartments in Capitol 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 Capitol Heights?
Cheap apartments in Capitol Heights have an average cost of $571 which is $7,929 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.
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