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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
property at 4115 23rd Pl

$850 - $950

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$850 - $950

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4115 23rd Pl

Temple HillsMD20748
property at 2301 Iverson St

$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

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$850 - $1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2301 Iverson St

Temple HillsMD20748

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property at 130 Danbury St SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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130 Danbury St SW

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 1527 28th St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1527 28th St SE

WashingtonDC20020
property at 4329 Halley Terrace SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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4329 Halley Terrace SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 4329 Halley Terrace SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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4329 Halley Terrace SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 604 Mellon St SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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604 Mellon St SE

WashingtonDC20032

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property at 1422 W St SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1422 W Street SE Unit 2

1422 W St SE
WashingtonDC20020
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
property at 1501 27th St SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 27th St SE, Unit 406, Unit 406

1501 27th St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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Hillcrest Heights, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillcrest Heights, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Howard Hill in the Southeast Washington neighborhood priced from $763. Eagles Crossing Apartments in the Northeast Alexandria neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $820. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillcrest Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Howard HillOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$763
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Langston ViewsStudio1BR,1BA$950
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
L'Enfant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$998
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,035
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Banneker PlaceEfficiency Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,119
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125

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

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths Model at Whitehall Square Apartments in the in the Metroplace neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Hillcrest Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf Model at Windsor Crossing Senior starting at $1,650 with a $1.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Whitehall Square Apartments3 Bedrooms + 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Windsor Crossing Senior2 Bedroom, 2 Bath - 960sf2BR,2BA$1.72
Chestnut Hill Apartments2 Bedrooms + 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.68
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.46
1301-1305 U St SE2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.65
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
1603 28th St SEOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest Heights?

There are currently 910 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $820 to $8,100. There are also 163 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest Heights ranging from $575 to $8,300.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest Heights ranges from $575 to $8,300 with an average monthly rent of $3,762.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest Heights range from $900 to $5,301, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,776.

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