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property at 6314 Foote St

$600

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6314 Foote St

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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$1,000

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403 Pepper Mill Dr

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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Capitol Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Capitol Heights, MD

Pricing Updated: 01/14/2026

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$3,200$90014
Fairmount Heights$3,250$60013
Seat Pleasant$3,500$60010

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. Woods at Addison in the North Forestville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Capitol Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Woods at AddisonA11BR,1BA$1,070
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,119
Huntwood CourtsA1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Sussex Square ApartmentsStudio | ClassicStudio,1BA$1,125
Highland RidgeA21BR,1BA$1,166
Holly Spring MeadowsA11BR,1BA$1,193
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230
Avenue ApartmentsPark Avenue1BR,1BA$1,240
Walker Mill Apartments1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capitol Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3D Model at Flats of Forestville in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Capitol Heights apartment is the 2bed/1bath Model at Oakcrest Towers starting at $1,519 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Suitland Town Center 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.
Flats of Forestville3D3BR,1BA$1.73
Oakcrest Towers2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.32
824 48th Pl NE2 bed / 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.64
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB1 Pine2BR,1BA$1.64
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.61
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$1.68
Surrey SquareVictoria1BR,1BA$1.74
Holly Spring MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1.78
The District at Forestville1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$1.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Capitol Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Capitol Heights?

There are currently 432 Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,059 to $4,000. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Capitol Heights ranging from $600 to $74,000.

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 $600 to $74,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,278.

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 $1,258 to $3,961, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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