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Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights MD - 438 Rentals

Capitol Heights, MD Apartments for Rent

Capitol Heights -- named for its location near Washington, DC -- provides the perfect location: near DC, near the Capital Beltway, and minutes away from FedEx Field, home of the NFL's Washington Football Team. It is also close to the Anacostia River, the United States National Arboretum, and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Nearby Fort Circle Park provides Capitol Heights residents with 10 miles of hiking trails -- it is also a popular concert venue and is home to Fort Dupont Ice Rink.

Capitol Heights is a terrific location for your DC-area apartment, only about seven miles southeast of downtown. Hop on the Metro at the Capitol Heights Metro Station for a fast, car-free commute. Despite being so close to the historic sites of DC, Capitol Heights was a rural area with no paved roads or streetlights. In 1910, the 200 residents in the area named their town "Capitol Heights," but it wasn't until 1980 and the arrival of the Metro Blue Line that the town began to grow.


Capitol Heights, MD Rental Insights

Average Rent Rates

What is the average rent in Capitol Heights, MD?

The average rent in Capitol Heights is $1,503. When you rent an apartment in Capitol Heights, you can expect to pay as little as $1,162 or as much as $2,047, depending on the location and the size of the apartment.

What is the average rent of a Studio apartment in Capitol Heights, MD?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,162 per month.

What is the average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD?

The average rent for a one bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,504 per month.

What is the average rent of a 2 bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD?

The average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,743 per month.

What is the average rent of a 3 bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD?

The average rent for a three bedroom apartment in Capitol Heights, MD is $2,047 per month.

Transportation

How transit friendly is Capitol Heights, MD?

Transit options in Capitol Heights vary, but overall, it has a transit score of 2.

Education

What are the top Elementary schools in Capitol Heights, MD?

In Capitol Heights, you’ll find top-ranking elementary schools like Capitol Heights Elementary, Robert R. Gray Elementary, and William W. Hall Academy.

What are the top middle schools in Capitol Heights, MD?

Capitol Heights is home to some top-ranking middle schools, including Walker Mill Middle, Robert R. Gray Elementary, and William W. Hall Academy.

What is the top high school in Capitol Heights, MD?

Moving is tough for high school students! Look for Capitol Heights apartments near top-ranking high schools like Central High.

What colleges and universities are in Capitol Heights, MD?

If you’re a student moving to an apartment in Capitol Heights, you’ll have access to Prince George's Comm. Coll., Univ. of Md. Univ. Coll., and Gallaudet University.

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