Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $700 (120 Rentals)

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property at 1344 Barnaby Ter SE

$525

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$525

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$525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1344 Barnaby Ter SE

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Garden Village
$1,175 - $1,445
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$1,175 - $1,445

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Garden Village

1720 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20020
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property at 914 Barnaby St SE

$1,229

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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, Unit 103

914 Barnaby St SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 1310 Congress St SE

$1,245

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310, Unit #310

1310 Congress St SE
WashingtonDC20032

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Washington View
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$1,439 - $2,306
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$1,439 - $2,306

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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 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
Livingston House1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,095
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125
Randle HillStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
The Vue At Oxon HillStudio BStudio,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of May 17, 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 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 starting at $900 with a $1.00 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$1.78
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
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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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #115

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

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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 Randle Hill listed at $1,149.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Congress Heights Apartment is $820 at Eagles Crossing 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 $963 at Savannah.

What is the most affordable Congress Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Congress Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Village at Chesapeake and starts from $1,500.

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