Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (24 Rentals)

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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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Glendale Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Plaza

4651 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NEWashington, DC 20019
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116 44th St NE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116 44th St NE

116 44th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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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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5909 Clay St NE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5909 Clay St NE

5909 Clay 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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5821 Field Pl NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5821 Field Pl NE

5821 Field Pl 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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4273 Edson Pl NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4273 Edson Pl NE

4273 Edson 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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5225 Dix St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5225 Dix St NE

5225 Dix St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Eastern Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastern Avenue

500-511 63rd StCapitol Heights, MD 20743

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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 Providence Place priced from $1,517. Fort Chaplin Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,722. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Providence PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,517
Fort Chaplin Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,722
Glendale Plaza2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, DC

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $2.24 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Fort Chaplin Park in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,722. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan Model at Glendale Plaza starting at $1,749 with a $2.45 price per square foot in the Burrville 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.
Fort Chaplin Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24
Glendale Plaza2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan2BR,1BA$2.45
506 Eastern Ave NE, Unit 101506 Eastern Ave NE1BR,1BA$1.94
Providence PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Washington, DC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

66 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Providence Place which is listed at $1,517, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $6,000.

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 7 regular apartments in Lincoln Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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