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6109 Hanlon St

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/30/2025

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$1,552$1,2954
Forestville$2,560$1,059264
Seat Pleasant$2,560$1,039355

Cheapest Available Capitol Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Capitol Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntwood Courts in the East Corner neighborhood priced from $1,125. Highland Ridge in the Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,166. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Highland Ridge1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,166
Penn Southern1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,177
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Windsor Crossing Senior1 Bedroom , 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Flats of Forestville1A1BR,1BA$1,260
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,275
Hillside HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,277
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Holly Spring MeadowsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,294

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of August 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.38 price per square foot 921 52nd St NE Model at 921 52nd St NE, Unit 101 in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,650. 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.
921 52nd St NE, Unit 101921 52nd St NE1BR,1BA$1.38
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Parkland Square3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Fox Club3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.73
Windham Creek22BR,2BA$1.58
The District at Forestville2Bed1Bath Den2BR,1BA$1.47
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsA4 Elm1BR,1BA$1.62
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1.74
Oakcrest TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Heights?

There are currently 429 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,039 to $5,566. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Heights ranging from $750 to $8,500.

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 $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,417.

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 $5,566, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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