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property at 5124 Astor Pl SE

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5124 Astor Pl SE, Unit 301

5124 Astor Pl SE
WashingtonDC20019
property at 421 Saint Margarets Dr

$1,250 - $1,400

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Studio To 1 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 10

421 Saint Margarets Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743
property at 7135 Donnell Pl

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7135 Donnell Pl, Unit 1

7135 Donnell Pl
ForestvilleMD20747

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property at 229 43rd Rd NE

$1,498

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 43rd Rd NE

WashingtonDC20019

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property at 915 Newington Ct

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

915 Newington Ct

Capitol HeightsMD20743

Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

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$2,643$1,059305
Seat Pleasant$2,670$929282
Fairmount Heights$5,500$1,29910

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a Studio unit found at Huntwood Courts in the East Corner 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
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1,128
Banneker PlaceStudio Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,149
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
Highland RidgeB22BR,1BA$1,254

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot Ashley - Den Model at Surrey Square in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,547. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 5326 B St SE Model at 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 starting at $1,650 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Oakland 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.
Surrey SquareAshley - Den1BR,1BA$1.63
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
Fox Club2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.46
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Avenue ApartmentsCarnaby Avenue2BR,1BA$1.80
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70
1014 48th Pl NE1014 48th Pl NE1BR,1BA$1.39
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Heights?

There are currently 446 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $929 to $6,500. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Heights ranging from $800 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Capitol Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Capitol Heights ranges from $800 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,889.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Capitol Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Capitol Heights range from $1,568 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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