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Apartments for Rent in Capitol Heights MD

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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.

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Capitol Heights, MD Rental Insights

The average rent in Capitol Heights, MD is $1,488 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Capitol Heights, MD is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Capitol Heights, MD by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Greater Capitol Heights, Coral Hills, and Walker Mill. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

You can find flexible rentals in Capitol Heights, MD by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.

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