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Houses for Rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

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Houses for Rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC. 21 Rentals Available
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    802 Malcolm X Avenue Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
    4 BEDS $2,500
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    2222 Chester St SE, Washignton, DC 20020
    3 BEDS $2,013
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    #13, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20746
    2 BEDS $1,750
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    3524 28Th Parkway, Temple Hills, MD 20748
    3 BEDS $1,875
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    3801 W Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
    2 BEDS $1,900
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    1350 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
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    520 E Street Northeast, #11, Washington, DC 20002
    1 BED $2,560
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    #429, Alexandria, VA 22304
    2 BEDS $2,530
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    922 K Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    3 BEDS $3,872
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    1829 I Street Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $4,186
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    1151 Oates ST NE #1, Washington, DC 20002
    2 BEDS $2,750
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    Unit 1, Washington, DC 20001
    1 BED $2,590
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    1829 H Street NE, Washignton, DC 20002
    1 BED $850
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    49 Skyhill Road #202, Alexandria, VA 22314
    2 BEDS $2,633
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    1626 4Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
  • # 7, Washington, DC 20020
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    20 R St NE, Washington, DC 20002
    4 BEDS $4,564
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    940 24Th Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
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    3019 Rainbird Court, Forestville, MD 20747
    3 BEDS $2,200
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    4986 Just St NE, Wasington, DC 20019
    3 BEDS $2,450
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    1330 Fairmont Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
    6 BEDS $7,500
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    1401 Foxhall Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
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    3815 W Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20007
    3 BEDS $3,600
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    9515 Dalmatia Drive, Clinton, MD 20735
    4 BEDS $2,500
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    3701 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016
    1 BED $1,995
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Congress Heights, Washington, DC rent trends

Rental prices in Congress Heights, Washington, DC have increased by 1.03% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,444 to $1,458.

Average rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

$1,458/mo Congress Heights, Washington, DC average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is around $1,458.

    What's the typical rent budget in Congress Heights, Washington, DC?

    A share of 62% of apartments in Congress Heights, Washington, DC have the cheapest rents between $1,001-$1,500. Around 38% of Congress Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Congress Heights, Washington, DC (62%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Congress Heights, DC

    76 /100
    Very Walkable
    67 /100
    Good Transit
    49 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 76, Transit Score®: 67, Bike Score®: 49

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average size of a rental house in Congress Heights, Washington, DC?

    The average Congress Heights, Washington, DC rental house size is 1,140 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Congress Heights, Washington, DC?

    Renting a house in Congress Heights, Washington, DC comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Congress Heights, Washington, DC?

    Houses for rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC are usually located in non-central areas.

    Congress Heights, Washington, DC demographics

    • 7,465Total Population
    • 3,909 Female
      3,556 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Congress Heights, Washington, DC has 7,465 residents, 3,909 women and 3,556 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Congress Heights’s population is 34.

    Congress Heights, Washington, DC households

    • 1,567 Family
      1,856 Non-family
    • 943 Children
      2,480 No Children
    • 3,423Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $48,146Median Household Income

    There is a total of 3,423 households in Congress Heights, Washington, DC. Of these, 943 have children and 2,480 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,567 family households and 1,856 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Congress Heights is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Congress Heights equals $48,146, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,355.

    Congress Heights, Washington, DC education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Congress Heights, Washington, DC have no high school education, 48% went to high-school, and 22% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 10% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Congress Heights, Washington, DC

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 25 apartment rental properties in Congress Heights, Washington, DC with prices ranging from $850 to $7,500. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $7,500, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 21 houses for rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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