
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $825 (94 Rentals)


Greenwood Manor Apartments

24 Danbury St SE

Delwin Apartments

Naylor Gardens

4239 1st St SE

Livingston House

10 Danbury St SE

Friendship Crossing

141 Galveston Pl SW
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Madison Courts

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508 Brandywine St SE

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55 Galveston Pl SW

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38 Galveston Pl SW

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Unity Place

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420 Newcomb St SE, Unit 3

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Meadowbrook Run

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741 Alabama St

912 Barnaby St SE

Oxford Manor

4729 1st St SW

2612 29th St SE
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212 Oakwood St SE

756 Upsal St SE

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206 Trenton Pl SE

233 Valley Ave SE

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742 Brandywine St SE

4115 1st St SE
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Congress Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Heights Studio Apartments | $1,415 | $900 | $3,045 |
Congress Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,392 | $825 | $2,321 |
| Congress Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $963 | $2,800 |
| Congress Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $900 | $3,500 |
| Congress Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $600 | $3,750 |
| Congress Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,400 | $6,300 | $6,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCongress Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #107
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Congress Heights, Washington, DC
Simon Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Congress Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Congress Heights is under $1,149.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Congress Heights is Greenwood Manor Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Congress Heights costs $1,528.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Congress Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 147 regular apartments in Congress Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Congress Heights?
Cheap apartments in Congress Heights have an average cost of $464 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Heights.
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