Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $929 (108 Rentals)

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property at 7423 Walker Mill Dr

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7423 Walker Mill Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743
property at 421 Saint Margarets Dr

$1,250

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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421 Saint Margarets Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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Pleasant Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Homes

6100 Greig StCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Central Gardens I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Central Gardens I

15 Cindy LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743

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Penn Southern
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Southern

4113 Southern AveCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

1405-1409 Doewood LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
property at 5012 Silver Hill Rd

$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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5012 Silver Hill Rd

Hillcrest HeightsMD20746

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property at 4253 Brooks St NE

$1,250 - $1,850

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4253 Brooks St NE

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property at 7135 Donnell Pl

$1,300

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7135 Donnell Pl, Unit 1

7135 Donnell Pl
ForestvilleMD20747

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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Capitol Heights, MD area range in price from $200 to $7,183 with an overall median price of $1,824. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Capitol Heights Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairmount Heights$1,650$1,2997
Seat Pleasant$1,799$200363
Forestville$1,856$1,059324

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a Studio unit found at Huntwood Courts in the East Corner neighborhood priced from $980. Addison Chapel in the Burrville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
1026 45TH ST NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,111
Lerner Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1,128
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Banneker PlaceStudio Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199
Woods at AddisonB12BR,1BA$1,225
Park Greene2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,230
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,235
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.64 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windsor Crossing in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Fox Club starting at $1,760 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capitol Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windsor Crossing3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.64
Fox Club3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.75
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.64
Lerner Surrey SquareAshley - Den1BR,1BA$1.63
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.57
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.46
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 1014101 Gault Plz NE1BR,1BA$1.75
116 44th Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Capitol Heights Overview

Located just a hop and a skip from the nation's capital, the aptly-named Capitol Heights is a thriving locale in the proud state of Maryland. Boasting close to 4K residents, this quaint-yet-bustling township is a wonderful place to work, play and raise a family.

Why live in Capitol Heights, MD?

Location, location, location! With close proximity to all that Washington, DC has to offer, from jobs and schooling to museums and historical excitement, Capitol Heights apartments are an excellent way to get familiar with all the nation's capital has to offer. The Washington Redskins stadium is located a stone's throw from downtown, and the city's rail service is second-to-none, making Capitol Heights rentals an ideal dwelling for DC working commuters.

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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 $1,245.

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 $1,824.

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 149 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 $476 which is $1,348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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