Cheap Homes for Rent in the Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $600 (25 Rentals)

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property at 4329 Halley Ter SE

$1,250

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4329 Halley Ter SE, Unit 1

4329 Halley Ter SE
WashingtonDC20032

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property at 914 Barnaby St SE

$1,255

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$1,255

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914 Barnaby St SE, Unit 103

914 Barnaby St SE
WashingtonDC20032
property at 63 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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63 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

63 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 59 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 2

59 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032

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property at 59 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

59 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 101 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 4

101 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 101 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

101 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 4329 Halley Ter SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4329 Halley Ter SE, Unit 4

4329 Halley Ter SE
WashingtonDC20032

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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. Savannah has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $963. 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
Savannah2BR1302BR,1BA$963
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045
Harbor's EdgeEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,050
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,848. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at The Vista starting at $1,599 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Northeast Alexandria 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$1.74
The Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.54
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.57
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
River Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.88

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Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Heights?

There are currently 530 Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $600 to $6,500. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Heights ranging from $600 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Congress Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Congress Heights ranges from $600 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,772.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Congress Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Congress Heights range from $1,114 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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