Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (118 Rentals)

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property at 4239 1st St SE

$1,056 - $1,205

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4239 1st St SE

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Garden Village
$1,175 - $1,335
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$1,175 - $1,335
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $2,150
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$1,250 - $2,150
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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property at 914 Barnaby St SE

$1,255

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$1,255
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$1,255

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103

914 Barnaby St SE
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Washington View
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$1,499 - $3,304
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$1,499 - $3,304
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Washington View

2629 Douglass Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Congress Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Congress Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Congress Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenwood Manor Apartments priced from $825. 811 Barnaby Street SE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $893. Here are the most affordable Congress Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
811 Barnaby Street SE2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$893
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,067
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.70 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,807. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $1,675 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Southeast Washington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Congress Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks at Oxon Hill3A Maple3BR,1.5BA$1.70
Maplewood Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.72
Terrace Manor2 Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.86
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.51
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Congress Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Congress Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Congress Heights is at Southview listed at $1,067.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Congress Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Congress Heights Apartment is $825 at Greenwood Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Congress Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Congress Heights is starting from $893 at 811 Barnaby Street SE.

What is the most affordable Congress Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Congress Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Terrace Apartments and starts from $1,560.

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