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District Heights, MD Area Guide

Discover new heights in this tree-filled suburb.

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Tucked just inside the Capital Beltway in Prince George’s County, District Heights sits roughly seven miles southeast of Washington, D.C., offering a quieter, tree-lined alternative to city living without straying far from the action. Daily errands are straightforward thanks to Penn Mar Shopping Center, a long-established retail hub anchored by familiar names alongside local shops, and Marlboro Pike keeps dining options plentiful, from fresh Maryland seafood to comfort-food staples. FedExField, home to Washington’s NFL team, is only about three miles north, making game days a short drive away.

The rental landscape here leans toward garden-style apartment communities and townhomes, giving renters more breathing room than you’d typically find closer to the District. Spacious floor plans are common, and the overall pace feels grounded and residential. Originally carved from farmland granted under Lord Baltimore’s colonial charters, District Heights was formally incorporated in the mid-20th century and carries a deep sense of place that still shapes the close-knit character of the community today.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in District Heights, MD is $1,418 for one bedroom, $1,531 for two bedrooms, and $2,078 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in District Heights has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,418/month
782 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

40 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

70 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Concord Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

275 Students

Francis Scott Key Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

420 Students

District Heights Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

355 Students

Thomas Claggett Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

234 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Walker Mill Regional Park
  • Suitland Bog
  • Fort Dupont Park
  • Oxon Cove Park
  • Kingman and Heritage Island Park

Airports

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

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Living in District Heights

Restaurants

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When people go looking for something to eat in District Heights, they will find a wide range of restaurants available, meeting just about any style and taste. Like just about everywhere in Maryland, many people in District Heights are big fans of quality seafood. There is nothing quite like relaxing on a peaceful evening enjoying a perfectly grilled fish or delicious lobster, so there are several different seafood options within the city limits. There are also numerous options for comfort food. Ribs and sub shops pop up throughout the city. There are several pizza place within the area, as well as plenty of locations to pick up the classic Southern favorite: fried chicken. In addition to these small business restaurants, several chains, including Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Arby’s, and the International House of Pancakes. For locals who enjoy finding their own deli for getting some amazing sandwiches for lunch, there are several options as well. There is also an Italian grocery for those looking to make their own sandwiches at home. Many of the most popular restaurants are on Marlboro Pike. This concentration of places to eat makes it easy for locals to get exactly what they are looking for.

Shopping

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Those living in District Heights will find many shopping options available to them, making it easy to find just what they were looking for. Those who enjoy shopping centers and having the chance to browse and shop in multiple stores, perhaps while grabbing something to eat as well, will appreciate the Penn Mar Shopping Center. This shopping center offers 387,028 square feet of shopping space. It was built in 1960 and underwent some redevelopment and renovations in 1998 and in 2009. It has numerous store anchors including Burlington Coat Factory, Shoppers Food Warehouse, Party City, Hancock fabrics, Petco, Stables, and more. The center strives to create a balance between stores that are major national chains as well as local, small businesses. This create a great shopping atmosphere and helps assure customers that they will be able to find what they are looking for. In addition to this shopping center, there are also several other stores and chains in the area. This includes a Big Lots and a Target, which are both great for browsing and finding just about anything that one could be looking for. In nearby towns and neighborhoods, such as Forrestville and Habitol Heights, there are other store options including B.J.’s, JC Penney, and more. This variety of shopping options makes exploring District Heights exciting.

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.