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215 Oakwood St SE

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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
SouthviewStudio 1BathroomStudio,1BA$1,102

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3A Maple Model at Oaks at Oxon Hill in the in the Glassmanor neighborhood starting from $1,733. 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$1.63
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
Harbor's Edge2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Oxford ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.87
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Eagles Crossing Apartments2 Bdr Sm2BR,1BA$1.61
Friendship Courts Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Congress Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #108

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Heights?

There are currently 506 Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $600 to $6,500. There are also 89 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Heights ranging from $575 to $3,650.

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 $575 to $3,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,264.

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 $900 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $3,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $600.

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