Cheap Apartments for Rent in Forest Heights, MD from $700 (78 Rentals)

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property at 1344 Barnaby Ter SE

$575

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$575
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$575

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1344 Barnaby Ter SE

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 914 Barnaby St SE

$1,229

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$1,229
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$1,229

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 16

914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103, Unit 103

914 Barnaby St SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 1310 Congress St SE

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310, Unit #310

1310 Congress St SE
WashingtonDC20032

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property at 600 Overlook Park Dr

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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600 Overlook Park Dr

Oxon HillMD20745

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Forest Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $820. Savannah in the Hillsdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,035
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
The GardensEfficiency Floor PlanStudio,1BA$1,089
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199

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

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Forest Heights apartment is the 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 starting at $1,675 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks at Oxon Hill3A Maple3BR,1.5BA$1.78
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.76
Woodland CreekManor II - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Remington Place1 BDRM1BR,1BA$1.85
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Forest Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Forest Heights is at Southview listed at $1,035.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment is $820 at Eagles Crossing Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Forest Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Forest Heights is starting from $963 at Savannah.

What is the most affordable Forest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Forest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Chesapeake and starts from $1,500.

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