
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mahaning Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (32 Rentals)
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3503 Minnesota Ave SE

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

429 Burbank St SE

Villages of East River

4236 Benning Rd NE
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3315 Dubois Pl SE

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Residences at Hayes

3318 East Capitol St NE

1150 51st St NE

301 Anacostia Rd SE

Benning Road Housing Cooperative

3335 C St SE
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Triangle View

Marshall Heights

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5000 A St SE

5120 Astor Pl

Banneker Place
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River East-Banneker West

Mayfair Mansions

5210-5212 E St SE

101 50th St SE

East of The River

201-225 36th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahaning Heights Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,292 | $1,875 |
| Mahaning Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $845 | $2,500 |
| Mahaning Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,211 | $1,200 | $3,130 |
| Mahaning Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,637 | $1,258 | $5,300 |
| Mahaning Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,880 | $1,880 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Mahaning Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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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. Banneker Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,119. Here are the most affordable Mahaning Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Banneker Place | Efficiency Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Huntwood Courts | S1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Mayfair Mansions | Two Bedroom- 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Solstice - Residential Phase 1 | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,194 |
| Villages of East River | 1 Bedroom-Anacostia | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Residences at Hayes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,292 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mahaning Heights, DC
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mahaning Heights area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Mahaning Heights apartment is the 5020 C St SE Model at 5020 C St SE, Unit C Street SE starting at $1,600 with a $1.78 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 5020 C St SE, Unit C Street SE | 5020 C St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Paradise At Parkside Apartments | 3 Bedroom Duplex | 3BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Copeland Manor | 2b847 | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Villages of East River | 2 Bedroom-Marshall Heights | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT | 4518 Clay St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Fort Chaplin Park | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Huntwood Courts | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.25 |
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 $1,350.
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 $6,500.
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 99 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 $1,401 which is $5,099 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mahaning Heights.
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