Cheap Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD from $500 (114 Rentals)

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6123 Drylog St

Capitol HeightsMD20743
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Addison Row
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Addison Row

4800 Addison RdCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Pleasant Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Homes

6100 Greig StCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Millwood Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Millwood Townhouses

1418 Karen BlvdCapitol 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

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2026

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
Forestville$2,749$1,059285
Seat Pleasant$2,749$1,099311
Fairmount Heights$5,500$1,29911

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 CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,149
Millwood TownhousesThe Dorchester3BR,2BA$1,149
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Holly Spring MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1,246
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Highland RidgeB22BR,1BA$1,256

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2 Model at Windham Creek in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,696. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the C1 Model at Woods at Addison starting at $1,849 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the North Forestville 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.
Windham Creek22BR,2BA$1.52
Woods at AddisonC13BR,1.5BA$1.75
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.57
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsB12BR,1BA$1.70
4101 Gault Plz NE, Unit 1014101 Gault Plz NE1BR,1BA$1.75
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72

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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 $1,256.

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 $3,666.

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 106 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 $484 which is $3,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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