
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mahaning Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (31 Rentals)
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1126 48th Pl NE

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

3300 East Capitol St NE

The Grove at Parkside

3308 East Capitol St NE
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Mahaning Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mahaning Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mahaning Heights Studio Apartments | $1,726 | $1,210 | $1,875 |
Mahaning Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $900 | $2,500 |
Mahaning Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,200 | $3,025 |
Mahaning Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,508 | $2,424 |
Mahaning Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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Cheapest Available Mahaning Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mahaning Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Paradise At Parkside Apartments priced from $900. Huntwood Courts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Mahaning Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Huntwood Courts | S1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
Mayfair Mansions | Two Bedroom- 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,279 |
Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
Glendale Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Providence Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mahaning Heights, DC
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mahaning Heights area is the $1.87 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Duplex Model at Paradise At Parkside Apartments in the in the Mayfair neighborhood starting from $1,586. The second greatest value Mahaning Heights apartment is the 2b847 Model at Copeland Manor starting at $1,741 with a $2.06 price per square foot in the Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mahaning Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Copeland Manor | 2b847 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Anacostia Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Residences at Hayes | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Bass Circle Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Banneker Place | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Huntwood Courts | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMahaning Heights, Washington, DC
Ranked #145
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mahaning Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mahaning Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mahaning Heights is under $1,517.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mahaning Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Mahaning Heights is Paradise At Parkside Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Mahaning Heights costs $2,485.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mahaning 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 87 regular apartments in Mahaning 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 Mahaning Heights?
Cheap apartments in Mahaning Heights have an average cost of $1,511 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mahaning Heights.
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