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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $1,950
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55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032

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560 Lebaum St SE
$1,350 - $1,600
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$1,350 - $1,600
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

560 Lebaum St SE

560 Lebaum St SEWashington, DC 20032
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$1,499 - $1,650

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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
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,070
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
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,249

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

As of June 21, 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 $1,540 with a $1.62 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$1.62
Woodland CreekManor II - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
55 Galveston Pl SW55 Galveston Pl SW1BR,1BA$1.79
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

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,070.

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 Highland Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,560.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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