Cheap Homes for Rent in Congress Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $900 (19 Rentals)

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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. Eagles Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. 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
Eagles Crossing Apartments1 Bdr Sm1BR,1BA$932
Woodberry Village1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
The Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,027
Delwin Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC

As of May 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Congress Heights area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2200 Hunter Pl SE Model at 2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 101 in the in the Southeast Washington neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Congress Heights apartment is the 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Model at Greenwood Manor Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.86 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.
2200 Hunter Pl SE, Unit 1012200 Hunter Pl SE3BR,1BA$1.00
Greenwood Manor Apartments3 Bed, 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Matthews Memorial TerraceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Maplewood Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.66
The Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1.78
Oaks at Oxon Hill1B Black Cherry1BR,1BA$1.90
Rockburne Estates1 Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.84
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Congress Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Congress Heights?

There are currently 457 Apartments for Rent in Congress Heights, DC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $12,500. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Congress Heights ranging from $900 to $12,500.

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 $900 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,647.

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 $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,225 to $5,410. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,893.

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