Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (45 Rentals)

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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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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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11Hundred Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

11Hundred Apartments

1100 Eastern Ave 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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101 50th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 50th St SE

101 50th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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East of The River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of The River

4945 Ayers Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Dix Street Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dix Street Residences

5717 Dix St NEWashington, 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: 02/20/2026

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
Fairmount Heights$2,600$1,25016
Seat Pleasant$2,800$1,099301
Forestville$2,840$1,059408

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Addison Chapel in the Burrville neighborhood priced from $1,049. Huntwood Courts in the East Corner neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Huntwood CourtsS1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Holly Spring MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1,164
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,169
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Avenue ApartmentsPark Avenue1BR,1BA$1,240
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Windsor Crossing Senior1 Bedroom , 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Flats of Forestville1A1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3D Model at Flats of Forestville in the in the Suitland Silver Hill neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Central Gardens I starting at $1,531 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Carmody Hills Pepper Mill Village 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.
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Central Gardens I3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.34
Fox Club3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.70
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB1 Pine2BR,1BA$1.64
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.46
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsB12BR,1BA$1.64
4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT4518 Clay St NE1BR,1BA$1.75
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 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 $2,746.

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 148 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 $506 which is $2,240 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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