Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC (591 Rentals)

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Garden Village
$1,225 - $1,445

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Base Rent$1,225 - $1,445
Total Monthly Price$1,225 - $1,445
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,499 - $3,304

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Base Rent$1,499 - $3,304
Total Monthly Price$1,499 - $3,304
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 2608 Wade Rd SE
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2608 Wade Rd SE, Unit 103

2608 Wade Rd SE
WashingtonDC20020
property at 2838 Hartford St SE
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750
Total Monthly Price$1,750
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2838 Hartford St SE, Unit 201

2838 Hartford St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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property at 742 Congress St SE
$2,850

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Base Rent$2,850
Total Monthly Price$2,850
3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent
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742 Congress St SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 512 Mellon St SE
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195
Total Monthly Price$1,195
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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512 Mellon St SE

WashingtonDC20032
property at 1023 Anderson Pl SE
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1023 Anderson Pl SE, Unit Room 1

1023 Anderson Pl SE
WashingtonDC20032
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property at 2850 Hartford St SE
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2850 Hartford St SE, Unit 203

2850 Hartford St SE
WashingtonDC20020

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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #131

Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Heights

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Congress Heights area of Washington, DC?

As of today, September 29, 2026, there are currently 591 available Congress Heights apartments priced from $825 to $6,505, with an average monthly rent of $1,649.

How much are Studio apartments in Congress Heights?

There are currently 169 Studio Apartments in Congress Heights with rent ranges from $900 to $2,766 with an average price of $1,261.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Congress Heights Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Congress Heights ranges from $825 to $2,321 with an average monthly rent of $1,395.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Congress Heights cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Congress Heights range from $963 to $2,765. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,584.

How expensive are Congress Heights Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 127 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Congress Heights on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,131 to $3,500 - averaging $1,906 for the location.

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