Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marshall Heights Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $500 (12 Rentals)

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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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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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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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Marshall Heights, Washington, DC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marshall Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marshall Heights area of Washington, DC is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Village priced from $1,175. Banneker Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here are the most affordable Marshall Heights apartments for rent in Washington, DC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,279
Sussex Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1,395
Madison Gardens Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,400
Bass Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marshall Heights, DC

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marshall Heights area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2Bed 2Bath Model at Hillstone Apartments in the in the Oxon Run Hills neighborhood starting from $1,914. The second greatest value Marshall Heights apartment is the The Harvard Model at The Ivy Club starting at $2,426 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Winshire Estates 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.
Hillstone Apartments2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.03
The Ivy ClubThe Harvard2BR,2BA$2.58
The Pentacle Group Apartments3 bedroom 1.5 bath- Pentacle3BR,1.5BA$2.62
Copeland Manor2b8552BR,1BA$2.04
Bass Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Sussex Square Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic1BR,1BA$1.91
Capitol House2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Banneker Place1 Bedroom 1 Bath Floor Plan1BR,1BA$2.19
Garden Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Madison Gardens Apartments1B1BR,1BA$2.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Marshall Heights, Washington, DC

Ranked #120

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Marshall Heights Neighborhood in Washington, DC

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marshall Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marshall Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marshall Heights is under $1,741.

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

The cheapest apartment in Marshall Heights is Garden Village which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Marshall Heights costs $2,800.

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 24 regular apartments in Marshall 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 Marshall Heights?

Cheap apartments in Marshall Heights have an average cost of $1,341 which is $1,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marshall Heights.

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