
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mahaning Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (62 Rentals)
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3503 Minnesota Ave SE

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit D

Paradise At Parkside Apartments

Room in Shared 5 bed/3.5 bath home, Unit A

317 Anacostia Rd SE

Total Monthly Price
4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement, Unit Basement

136 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast

Solstice - Residential Phase 1

429 Burbank St SE
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Villages of East River

145 36th St NE

HR Crawford Apartments

Residences at Hayes

3318 East Capitol St NE

1150 51st St NE

301 Anacostia Rd SE

204 34th St NE

3984 Blaine St NE

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4520 Eads St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2
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4945 Sheriff Rd NE

3427 B St SE

3427 B St SE

3427 B St SE

Providence Place

Total Monthly Price
4518 Clay St NE, Unit BASEMENT APT, Unit BASEMENT APT

447 Burbank St SE

4800 C St SE

Total Monthly Price
4809 Meade St NE, Unit 2, Unit 2

3301 C St SE, Unit 203, Unit 203
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1126 48th Pl NE

3301 D St SE

Bass Circle Apartments

Benning Road Housing Cooperative

3335 C St SE

Victory Square Senior Apartments

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Triangle View

Mayfair Mansions

Marshall Heights
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Hampton East Apartments

5000 A St SE

5120 Astor Pl

5124 Astor Pl SE

Banneker Place

Huntwood Courts

Bass Place Apartment Homes

River East-Banneker West

5210-5212 E St SE

101 50th St SE
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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 | $1,699 | $1,292 | $1,825 |
| Mahaning Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $845 | $2,500 |
| Mahaning Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,035 | $3,130 |
| Mahaning Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $1,258 | $5,300 |
| 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. Mayfair Mansions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $974. 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 |
| Mayfair Mansions | One Bedroom- 1A | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Banneker Place | Efficiency Floor Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| 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 April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mahaning Heights area is the $1.22 price per square foot 4820 Hayes St NE Model at 4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement in the in the East Corner neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Mahaning Heights apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath Model at 4945 Sheriff Rd NE starting at $1,350 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Corner 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4820 Hayes St NE, Unit Basement | 4820 Hayes St NE | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 4945 Sheriff Rd NE | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 5020 C St 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 |
| 4809 Meade St NE, Unit 2 | 4809 Meade St NE | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Huntwood Courts | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| River East-Banneker West | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
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 $2,424.
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 95 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 $1,383 which is $1,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mahaning Heights.
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