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7301 Calder 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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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 04/07/2026

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
Fairmount Heights$2,435$1,30010
Seat Pleasant$2,990$1,099304
Forestville$3,000$1,059360

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Andrews Ridge Apartments in the Metroplace 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
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsA4 Elm1BR,1BA$980
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Pleasant Homes1 Bedroom (B)1BR,1BA$1,063
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,119
Huntwood CourtsS1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Hillside HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,277

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1501 Fallsgrove Ln Model at 1501 Fallsgrove Ln, Unit Basement in the in the Winshire Estates neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
1501 Fallsgrove Ln, Unit Basement1501 Fallsgrove Ln1BR,1BA$1.05
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB1 Pine2BR,1BA$1.13
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.54
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1.70
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 $1,277.

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

The cheapest apartment in Capitol Heights is Andrews Ridge Apartments which is listed at $980, while the average apartment in Capitol Heights costs $2,808.

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 138 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 $624 which is $2,184 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capitol Heights.

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