Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD from $800 (18 Rentals)

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property at 6109 Hanlon St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6109 Hanlon St

Capitol HeightsMD20743

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property at 4221 Grant St NE

$1,700

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$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4221 Grant St NE

WashingtonDC20019

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Fairmount Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairmount Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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. 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 Fairmount Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1,049
Pleasant Homes1 Bedroom (B)1BR,1BA$1,063
Huntwood CourtsS1A1BR,1BA$1,125
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD and Nearby

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmount Heights area is the $1.74 price per square foot 5326 B St SE Model at 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Fairmount Heights apartment is the C2 Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,581 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmount Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
Highland RidgeC23BR,1BA$1.71
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT4518 Clay St NE1BR,1BA$1.75
Columbia Park Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Woods at AddisonA11BR,1BA$1.89
Central Gardens I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Hilltop Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
Addison Chapel1x11BR,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmount Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairmount Heights?

There are currently 407 Apartments for Rent in Fairmount Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $900 to $7,355. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairmount Heights ranging from $800 to $7,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairmount Heights ranges from $800 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,838.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairmount Heights range from $1,258 to $7,355, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,880.

Expert Rental Resources

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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