Cheap Homes for Rent in Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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property at 1344 Barnaby Ter SE

$450

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$450

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$450

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1344 Barnaby Ter SE

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property at 1310 Congress St SE

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1310 Congress St SE, Unit #310

1310 Congress St SE
WashingtonDC20032

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property at 4329 Halley Terrace SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4329 Halley Terrace SE

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property at 4329 Halley Terrace SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4329 Halley Terrace SE

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property at 63 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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59 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 1

59 Galveston Pl SW
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property at 101 Galveston Pl SW

$1,330

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$1,330

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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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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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$1,330

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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101 Galveston Pl SW, Unit 3

101 Galveston Pl SW
WashingtonDC20032
property at 4329 Halley Terrace SE

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4329 Halley Terrace 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 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
Terrace Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,061

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.62 price per square foot 735 Alabama Ave SE Model at 735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1 in the in the Hillsdale neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 2 Bedrooms Model at Maplewood Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.75 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.
735 Alabama Ave SE, Unit Apt #1735 Alabama Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.62
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.75
Oaks at Oxon Hill1C American Beech1BR,1BA$1.74
Arbor ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
Howard HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.76
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Terrace Manor1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.66
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #124

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Heights?

There are currently 525 Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,000. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Heights ranging from $450 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 $450 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,237.

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 $3,500, 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 $3,304.

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