
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $800 (28 Rentals)
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Providence Place

Fort Chaplin Park

221-243 63rd St NE

Capitol Gateway Marketplace

700 51st St NE

5-29 46th St SE
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6016-6018 Clay St NE

The Turner Flats at Beulah Crossing

5909 Clay St NE

The Strand

526 59th St NE

Glendale Plaza

405 Division Ave NE
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116 44th St NE

300 56th St NE

5516 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE

4321 Brooks St NE

610 57th St NE
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5821 Field Pl NE

516 60th St NE

205 61st St NE

6117 Clay St NE

4273 Edson Pl NE

4274 Benning Rd NE

Eastern Avenue
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Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $1,299 | $1,708 |
| Lincoln Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,599 | $7,669 |
| Lincoln Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $2,395 | $3,200 |
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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 EastBrooke Apartments priced from $1,299. Providence Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EastBrooke Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Providence Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Glendale Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,708 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Heights, DC
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Heights area is the $2.11 price per square foot C1 Model at EastBrooke Apartments in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Lincoln Heights apartment is the 4518 Clay St NE Model at 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT starting at $1,400 with a $1.75 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EastBrooke Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.11 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Glendale Plaza | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Providence Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Best Local Schools in Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC
Drew Elementary School
H.D. Woodson High School
Kelly Miller Middle School
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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 EastBrooke Apartments which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Lincoln Heights costs $7,165.
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 10 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 $1,019 which is $6,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights.
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