Capitol Heights

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Capitol Heights, MD

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Minutes from DC, but far from ordinary

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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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,169 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, $1,780 for two bedrooms, and $2,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Capitol Heights has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,529/month
719 Sq Ft
House
$3,138/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Townhome
$900/month
0 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

2

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Capitol Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

289 Students

9
out of 10

Robert R. Gray Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

427 Students

5
out of 10

William W. Hall Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

496 Students

4
out of 10

Seat Pleasant Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

331 Students

4
out of 10

Doswell E. Brooks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

225 Students

3
out of 10

Robert R. Gray Elementary

Public

Grades PK-8

427 Students

5
out of 10

Walker Mill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

693 Students

4
out of 10

William W. Hall Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

496 Students

4
out of 10

Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

877 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • Fort Dupont Park
  • Suitland Bog
  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park
  • National Arboretum

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.