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17 Mississippi
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

17 Mississippi

17 Mississippi Ave SEWashington, DC 20032

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Howard Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Howard Hill

1341 Howard Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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Fort Stanton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fort Stanton Apartments

1535 Morris Rd SEWashington, DC 20020
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206 Trenton Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

206 Trenton Pl SE

206 Trenton Pl SEWashington, DC 20032
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Randle Hill Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Randle Hill Apartments

3300 6th St SEWashington, DC 20032
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4115 1st St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4115 1st St SE

4115 1st St SEWashington, DC 20032

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3900 4th St SE
Studio Apartments

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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Carver Hall Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carver Hall Apartments

2338 Pitts Pl 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. Howard Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $910. 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
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$910
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,047
South Pointe ApartmentsLuna1BR,1BA$1,125
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,127
Madison Courts20-41BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $0.38 price per square foot 463 Orange St SE Model at 463 Orange St SE, Unit Unit # 3 in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $990. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Flat Model at Rockburne Estates starting at $1,513 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Oxon Run Hills 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.
463 Orange St SE, Unit Unit # 3463 Orange St SE1BR,1BA$0.38
Rockburne Estates2 Bedroom Flat2BR,1BA$1.54
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Matthews Memorial Terrace - 62+ Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.16
Oaks at Oxon Hill1B Black Cherry1BR,1BA$1.74
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #136

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Getting Around the Congress Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,150.

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 $2,086.

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 132 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 $714 which is $1,372 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Congress Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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