Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (21 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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Marshall Heights
1 to 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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Huntwood Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019

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Banneker Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Banneker Place

3738 D St SEWashington, DC 20019
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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: 09/18/2025

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$2,510$1,059289
Seat Pleasant$2,510$1,039361
Fairmount Heights$2,800$1,2953

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntwood Courts in the East Corner neighborhood priced from $1,125. Highland Ridge in the Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,166. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Highland RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,166
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,253
Flats of Forestville1A1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $0.87 price per square foot 2304 57th Ave Model at 2304 57th Ave in the in the Carmody Hills Pepper Mill Village neighborhood starting from $1,300. 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.
2304 57th Ave2304 57th AveStudio ,1BA$0.87
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Park Greene3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom3BR,1.5BA$1.59
The District at Forestville3Bed1.5Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.76
Woods at AddisonTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.61
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.51
Highland RidgeB12BR,1BA$1.77
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74

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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 Huntwood Courts which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $2,606.

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 163 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 $445 which is $2,161 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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