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Cheapest Available District Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in District Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Verona at Suitland Metro in the Metroplace neighborhood priced from $1,078. Holly Spring Meadows in the Suitland Town Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,151. Here is today’s list of the most affordable District Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Verona at Suitland MetroRome1BR,1BA$1,078
Holly Spring MeadowsA21BR,1BA$1,151
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,220
Park Greene1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in District Heights, MD

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the District Heights area is the $1.47 price per square foot 5806 Burgess Rd Model at 5806 Burgess Rd, Unit Basement Unit in the in the Forest Manor neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value District Heights apartment is the 3C Model at Flats of Forestville starting at $1,895 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Metroplace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for District Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5806 Burgess Rd, Unit Basement Unit5806 Burgess Rd2BR,1BA$1.47
Flats of Forestville3C3BR,2BA$1.59
Andrews Ridge ApartmentsB1 Pine2BR,1BA$1.64
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.49
North Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Holly Spring MeadowsB12BR,1BA$1.66
Fox Club1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Verona at Suitland MetroRome1BR,1BA$1.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about District Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in District Heights?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in District Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $1,059 to $10,000. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in District Heights ranging from $800 to $6,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in District Heights ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,964.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in District Heights range from $1,551 to $8,915, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,740.

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