
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD from $800 (10 Rentals)
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Emerald Apartments
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6016 Clay St NE

339 54th St NE

5812 Eads St NE, Unit 5812-B

515 59th St NE, Unit B
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Sussex Square Apartments
Fairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmount Heights Studio Apartments | $1,718 | $1,650 | $1,825 |
Fairmount Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,179 | $2,500 |
Fairmount Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,941 | $1,185 | $2,811 |
Fairmount Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $1,569 | $2,950 |
Fairmount Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood of Capitol Heights, MD.
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairmount Heights area of Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Emerald Apartments priced from $1,251. Banneker Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Fairmount Heights apartments for rent in Capitol Heights, MD:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Emerald Apartments | Sapphire | 1BR,1BA | $1,251 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Sussex Square Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Heights area is the $3.33 price per square foot House Rental Model at Monarch Hill East in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Fairmount Heights apartment is the 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the East Corner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Monarch Hill East | House Rental | 4BR,3BA | $3.33 |
921 52nd St NE, Unit 2 | 921 52nd St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Maple Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom 2Bath Brand New | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
Calvert Hall Apartments | Two Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Kings Square Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Sussex Square Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
The Ivy Club | The Princeton | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Vesta Parkside Apartments | Studio, Tier 11 | Studio ,1BA | $3.37 |
Emerald Apartments | Ruby | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmount Heights, Capitol Heights, MD
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Capitol Heights, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fairmount Heights Neighborhood in Capitol Heights, MD
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
5 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairmount Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairmount Heights is under $6,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairmount Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Fairmount Heights is Emerald Apartments which is listed at $1,251, while the average apartment in Fairmount Heights costs $6,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairmount 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 17 regular apartments in Fairmount 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 Fairmount Heights?
Cheap apartments in Fairmount Heights have an average cost of $1,128 which is $4,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairmount Heights.
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