Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $895 (30 Rentals)

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700 51st St NE
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

700 51st St NE

700 51st St NEWashington, DC 20019

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5-29 46th St SE
Studio Apartments

5-29 46th St SE

5-29 46th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5225 Dix St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5225 Dix St NE

5225 Dix St NEWashington, DC 20019
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5909 Clay St NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5909 Clay St NE

5909 Clay St NEWashington, DC 20019
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The Strand
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Strand

5119-5127 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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526 59th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

526 59th St NE

526 59th St NEWashington, DC 20019

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116 44th Street NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116 44th Street NE

116 44th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Glendale Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Plaza

4651 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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610 57th St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

610 57th St NE

610 57th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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5821 Field Pl NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5821 Field Pl NE

5821 Field Pl NEWashington, DC 20019

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516 60th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

516 60th St NE

516 60th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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205 61st St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

205 61st St NE

205 61st St NEWashington, DC 20019
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6117 Clay St NE
Studio Apartments

6117 Clay St NE

6117 Clay St NEWashington, DC 20019
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4273 Edson Pl NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4273 Edson Pl NE

4273 Edson Pl NEWashington, DC 20019
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300 56th St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

300 56th St NE

300 56th St NEWashington, DC 20019

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4321 Brooks St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

4321 Brooks St NE

4321 Brooks St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Eastern Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastern Avenue

500-511 63rd StCapitol Heights, MD 20743

Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at 116 44th Street NE priced from $1,250. 225-229 43rd Rd NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
116 44th Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
225-229 43rd Rd NE2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,500
Fort Chaplin Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,732

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, DC

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at 225-229 43rd Rd NE in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Fort Chaplin Park starting at $1,732 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
225-229 43rd Rd NE3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$2.33
Fort Chaplin Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.26
116 44th Street NE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln Heights is 116 44th Street NE which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $1,935.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln 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 12 regular apartments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln Heights?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln Heights have an average cost of $908 which is $1,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights.

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