Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (79 Rentals)

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Garden Village
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$1,175 - $1,335
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$1,175 - $1,335
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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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$1,229

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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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55 Galveston Pl SW
$1,250 - $1,950
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55 Galveston Pl SW

55 Galveston Pl SWWashington, DC 20032
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206 Trenton Pl SE
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206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Renaissance Homes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Renaissance Homes

3320-3322 Wheeler Rd SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
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4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032
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3900 4th St SE
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3900 4th St SE

3900 4th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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The Danbury Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Danbury Apartments

12 Danbury St SEWashington, DC 20032
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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 Eagles Crossing Apartments priced from $820. Greenwood Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Congress Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Lg1BR,1BA$820
Greenwood Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor's EdgeEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180
Madison Courts28-11BR,1BA$1,196
Friendship Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.78 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 212 Orange St SE Model at 212 Orange St SE, Unit 4 starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Hillsdale 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$1.78
212 Orange St SE, Unit 4212 Orange St SE3BR,1BA$1.65
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.62
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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Rent Smart in Washington DC: Best Neighborhoods to Rent for University Students

Discover the top neighborhoods for university students to rent in Washington D.C. Find affordable, convenient, and vibrant areas near major campuses on ApartmentHomeLiving.com.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #117

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 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 $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Congress Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Congress Heights is Eagles Crossing Apartments which is listed at $820, while the average apartment in Congress Heights costs $6,750.

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 130 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 $399 which is $6,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Heights.

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