Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (20 Rentals)

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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

1405-1409 Doewood LnCapitol 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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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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526 59th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 59th St NE

526 59th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Huntwood Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019

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Marshall Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Cheval Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cheval Court

2611 Luana DrForestville, MD 20747
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5210-5212 E St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

5210-5212 E St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Forestville$2,550$1,059195
Seat Pleasant$3,150$1,075347
Fairmount Heights$6,000$1,2953

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 $1,075. 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$1,075
Holly Spring MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,240
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.38 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 101 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 3D Model at Flats of Forestville starting at $2,060 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Metroplace 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.
921 52nd St NE, Unit 101921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.38
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Avenue ApartmentsHollywood Avenue3BR,1BA$1.69
Park Greene2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.46
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.52
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1.57
1117 Jansen Ave, Unit Basement Apartment1117 Jansen Ave1BR,1BA$1.75

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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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Getting Around Capitol Heights, MD

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capitol Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capitol Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Heights is Addison Chapel which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $3,900.

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 205 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 $553 which is $3,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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