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Hillcrest Heights, MD Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Fairlawn Marshall2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,072
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD

As of December 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4296 Southern Ave SE Model at 4296 Southern Ave SE, Unit B in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,675. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4296 Southern Ave SE, Unit B4296 Southern Ave SE3BR,2BA$1.40
Park Greene2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Ashton Heights2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.59
Chestnut Hill Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Windham Creek11BR,1BA$1.65
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Princeton Estates Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 752 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest Heights?

There are currently 895 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Heights, MD with pricing that ranges from $600 to $6,500. There are also 202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest Heights ranging from $575 to $8,200.

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 $8,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,760.

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 $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $830 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $775 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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