
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD from $700 (172 Rentals)
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Marlborough House

1344 Barnaby Ter SE

5424 Old Temple Hill Rd

127 Wilmington Pl SE, Unit 1

2301 Iverson St

2301 Iverson St

Eagles Crossing Apartments

Greenwood Manor Apartments

4318 23rd Pkwy
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4318 23rd Pky, Unit Room 1

4115 23rd Pl

South Pointe Apartments

Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments

Linwood Apartments

Langston Views

Savannah

2301 Iverson St

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit C

Harbor's Edge
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Top of the Hill Apartments

Delwin Apartments

Naylor Gardens

4239 1st St SE

Livingston House

Chestnut Hill Apartments

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit D

Verona at Suitland Metro

16 Danbury St SE
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Skyland Apartments

Randle Hill

Madison Courts

1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310

2714 2nd St SE

10 Danbury St SE

24 Danbury St SE

1936 Naylor Rd SE

4235 1st St SE

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Garden Village
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The Vue At Oxon Hill

Gateway Square Apartments

Friendship Crossing

327 Parkland Pl SE

508 Brandywine St SE

705 Brandywine St SE, Unit #202

The Milano

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231 Oakwood St SE

1603 28th St SE

Room in Shared 7 bed/6 bath home, Unit F
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Hillcrest Heights, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hillcrest Heights Studio Apartments | $1,297 | $900 | $2,209 |
| Cheap Hillcrest Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $750 | $2,321 |
| Cheap Hillcrest Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $963 | $4,604 |
| Cheap Hillcrest Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,114 | $5,301 |
| Cheap Hillcrest Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,321 | $2,776 | $3,850 |
| Hillcrest Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,800 | $6,500 | $7,000 |
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillcrest Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood priced from $820. Greenwood Manor Apartments in the Southeast Washington neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillcrest Heights apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Lg | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
| Greenwood Manor Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $918 |
| Langston Views | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Savannah | 2BR130 | 2BR,1BA | $963 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Terrace Manor | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,061 |
| Top of the Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
| South Pointe Apartments | Luna | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Heights area is the $1.62 price per square foot 2 Model at Windham Creek in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Hillcrest Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Park Greene starting at $1,450 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Metroplace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Creek | 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Park Greene | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Iverson Towers & Anton House Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 | 735 Alabama Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1301-1305 U St SE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Harbor's Edge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1603 28th St SE | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Delwin Apartments | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Terrace Manor | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Eagles Crossing Apartments | 1 Bdr Sm | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Heights Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest Heights?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest Heights is at Randle Hill listed at $1,149.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Heights Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Heights Apartment is $820 at Eagles Crossing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Heights Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest Heights is starting from $963 at Savannah.
What is the most affordable Hillcrest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillcrest Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Chesapeake and starts from $1,500.
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