Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marshall Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (31 Rentals)

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5009 D St SE
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5009 D St SE

5009 D St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5-29 46th St SE
Studio Apartments

5-29 46th St SE

5-29 46th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5024 H St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5024 H St SE

5024 H St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5041 Hanna Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5041 Hanna Pl SE

5041 Hanna Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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Marshall Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marshall Heights

5044-5048 C St SEWashington, DC 20019
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827 51st St SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

827 51st St SE

827 51st St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5012 H St SE
Studio Apartments

5012 H St SE

5012 H St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5025 Hanna Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5025 Hanna Pl SE

5025 Hanna Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5033 Hanna Pl SE
1 Bedroom Apartments

5033 Hanna Pl SE

5033 Hanna Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5045 Hanna Pl Se
1 Bedroom Apartments

5045 Hanna Pl Se

5045 Hanna 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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5120 Astor Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

5120 Astor Pl

5120-5124 Astor Pl 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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Weinberg Commons
2 Bedroom Apartments

Weinberg Commons

5087 Benning Rd SEWashington, DC 20019
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Copeland Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Copeland Manor

4740 C St SEWashington, DC 20019

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Benning Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Park Apartments

5113 Fitch St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Benning Terrace
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Benning Terrace

4450 G St SEWashington, DC 20019
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431 54th St SE
Studio Apartments

431 54th St SE

431 54th St SEWashington, DC 20019
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4921 A St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4921 A St SE

4921 A St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5100 B St SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5100 B St SE

5100 B St SEWashington, DC 20019
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Fitch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fitch Apartments

5216 D St SEWashington, DC 20019
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5325 Bass Pl SE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5325 Bass Pl SE

5325 Bass Pl SEWashington, DC 20019
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5029 B St SE
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5029 B St SE

5029 B St SEWashington, DC 20019

Cheapest Available Marshall Heights Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bass Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Copeland Manor2b9002BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marshall Heights, DC

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marshall Heights area is the $1.74 price per square foot 5326 B St SE Model at 5326 B St SE, Unit 3 in the in the Oakland neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Marshall Heights apartment is the 5020 C St SE Model at 5020 C St 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 Marshall Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5326 B St SE, Unit 35326 B St SE2BR,1BA$1.74
5020 C St SE5020 C St SE2BR,1BA$1.78
Copeland Manor2b8802BR,1BA$3.35
Bass Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marshall Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marshall Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Marshall Heights is Bass Circle Apartments which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Marshall Heights costs $3,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marshall 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 2 regular apartments in Marshall Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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