
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD from $500 (78 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit E

6109 Hanlon St

5211 Jay St NE

5211 Jay St NE, Unit Room2, Unit Room2

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit A

Addison Chapel

Highland Ridge
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4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

4732 Benning Rd SE

Kent Village

429 Burbank St SE

1205 Iago Ave

506 Eastern Ave NE

1449 Olive St NE, Unit Apt 4

Residences at Hayes

1150 51st St NE

EastBrooke Apartments
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Hilltop Apartments

5812 Eads St NE, Unit 5812-A, Unit 5812-A

Glen Willow Apartments

4945 Sheriff Rd NE

3984 Blaine St NE

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

Providence Place

Cheverly Station

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4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT, Unit BASEMENT APT

447 Burbank St SE
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Woods at Addison

Woodhaven Apartments

Pleasant House

5029 Hanna Pl SE

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4809 Meade St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

1126 48th Pl NE

Bass Circle Apartments

5433 C St SE

5106 F St SE, Unit 8

5225 Dix St NE, Unit 101
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Jayde Parkside

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5020 C St SE

Benning Road Housing Cooperative

Benning Park Apartments

11 Whist Pl

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11Hundred Apartments

526 59th St NE

Mayfair Mansions

Pinebrook Apartments
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Fairmount Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmount Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fairmount Heights Studio Apartments | $1,708 | $1,292 | $1,875 |
| Cheap Fairmount Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $900 | $2,873 |
| Cheap Fairmount Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Cheap Fairmount Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,735 | $1,508 | $7,931 |
| Cheap Fairmount Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $1,880 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Fairmount Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairmount Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments in the Mayfair neighborhood priced from $900. Mayfair Mansions in the Mayfair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairmount Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Addison Chapel | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Pleasant Homes | 1 Bedroom (B) | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Central Gardens I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Kent Village | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| Highland Ridge | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,244 |
| Residences at Hayes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Heights area is the $1.79 price per square foot C1 Model at Woods at Addison in the in the North Forestville neighborhood starting from $1,898. The second greatest value Fairmount Heights apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath Model at Columbia Park Apartments starting at $1,548 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods at Addison | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.79 |
| Columbia Park Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 | 5326 B St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement | 4820 Hayes St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Highland Ridge | C2 | 3BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 5020 C St SE | 5020 C St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Central Gardens I | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Addison Chapel | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmount Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairmount Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairmount Heights is at Residences at Hayes listed at $1,292.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmount Heights Apartment is $900 at Paradise At Parkside Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairmount Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairmount Heights is starting from $1,180 at Mayfair Mansions.
What is the most affordable Fairmount Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairmount Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paradise At Parkside Apartments and starts from $1,508.
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