Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mahaning Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (43 Rentals)

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3335 C St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

3335 C St SE

3335 C St SEWashington, DC 20019

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Triangle View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Triangle View

3600 B St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Huntwood Courts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Courts

5000 Hunt St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Hampton East Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampton East Apartments

4736-4752 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5000 A St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5000 A St SE

5000 A St SEWashington, DC 20019

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Villages of East River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villages of East River

305 37th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Mayfair Mansions
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Mansions

3744 Hayes St NEWashington, DC 20019
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5210-5212 E St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5210-5212 E St SE

5210-5212 E St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Bennington Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Station

4111 Ames St NEWashington, DC 20019
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101 50th St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

101 50th St SE

101 50th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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East of The River
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East of The River

4945 Ayers Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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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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201-225 36th St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

201-225 36th St NE

201-225 36th St NEWashington, DC 20019
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

324 Anacostia Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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5009 D St SE
2 Bedroom Apartments

5009 D St SE

5009 D St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Woodhaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodhaven Apartments

1405-1409 Doewood LnCapitol Heights, MD 20743
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Mahaning Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable Mahaning Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paradise At Parkside Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio,1BA$980
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,149
Mayfair MansionsTwo Bedroom- 2B2BR,1BA$1,180
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Highland Ridge1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,295
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,337
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,350
Bass Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mahaning Heights, DC

As of June 11, 2025 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 2x1 Renovated Model at Highland Ridge starting at $1,705 with a $1.98 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4945 Sheriff Rd NE2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.50
Highland Ridge2x1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.98
Copeland Manor2b8552BR,1BA$2.04
Paradise At Parkside Apartments3 Bedroom Duplex3BR,1BA$1.87
Anacostia GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Bass Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Residences at Hayes1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1.84
Mayfair MansionsOne Bedroom- 1B1BR,1BA$2.13
River East-Banneker West1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.03
Huntwood CourtsS1AStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mahaning Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #132

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

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3.5
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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 $1,425.

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 $2,530.

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 182 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 $1,555 which is $975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mahaning Heights.

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