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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Modern features
  • Off street parking
  • Quiet residential setting
  • Ceiling fans enhance airflow and comfort

Location

4742 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington, DC 20032, USA|Congress Heights
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Management

Delwin Realty, LLC

Leasing office

(202) 561-4675

Property Overview

4742 S Capitol Ter Sw offers hardwood floors, modern features, off-street parking, ceiling fans, and a quiet residential setting. It earns a strong 8.5/10 overall rating, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a value-for-money standing in the 85.71 percentile and 17 photos that help renters get a clear look.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

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Washington, DC - STUDIO - $995.00Studio1 bath$995 /mo1 unit availableStep into this beautifully maintained STUDIO/ 1BA apartment home designed for comfort and convenience. This home provides quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and commuting options while still offering a quiet residential setting. The unit features: -hardwood floors -Ceiling fans enhance airflow and comfort -appliances in the kitchen -Off Street Parking With its generous layout, modern features, and unbeatable location, this inviting apartment offers the perfect balance of style, space, and convenience. A wonderful place to call home!
Washington, DC - 2BR/1BA - $1,250.00 Available September 20262 bed1 bath$1,250 /mo1 unit availableStep into this beautifully maintained 2BR/ 1BA UNIT designed for comfort and convenience. This home provides quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and commuting options while still offering a quiet residential setting. The unit features: -hardwood floors -Ceiling fans enhance airflow and comfort -Black appliances in the kitchen -Off Street Parking With its generous layout, modern features, and unbeatable location, this inviting apartment offers the perfect balance of style, space, and convenience. A wonderful place to call home!

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Amenities for 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw

Apartment Amenities

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Appliances

Garbage Disposal

Tech

Cable Ready

Building

Utilities: Gas & Electric
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw

HomeApartments in WashingtonCongress Heights 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw

-HARDWOOD FLOORS -PRIVATE ENTRY -BLACK APPLIANCES Nearby schools include Patterson Elementary School, Forest Heights Elementary School and Leckie Elementary School. The closest grocery store is Shoppers. Nearby coffee shops include Panda Cafe, Henrys Soul Cafe and McDonald's. Nearby restaurants include Kitchen No 1, America's Best Wings | Indian Head Hwy and SUBWAY® Restaurants. 4762 S Capitol Ter SW is near Bald Eagle Hill, Bald Eagle and Fort Greble. There are some bike lanes and the terrain has steep hills. 4762 S Capitol Ter SW is somewhat bikeable, there is minimal bike infrastructure. This address can also be written as 4762 South Capitol Terrace Southwest, Washington, Columbia 20032.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
4742 S Capitol Ter Sw offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
4742 S Capitol Ter Sw goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
4742 S Capitol Ter Sw is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
4742 S Capitol Ter Sw provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Congress Heights

Studio apartments at 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw cost about 11% less than the average rent price for studios in Congress Heights.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw to be 22% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Congress Heights.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Congress Heights
Washington
A table of studio rental data trends in Washington
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,909
October 2024$1,921
November 2024$1,899
December 2024$1,900
January 2025$1,907
February 2025$1,920
March 2025$1,919
April 2025$1,919
May 2025$1,897
June 2025$1,900
July 2025$1,902
August 2025$1,890
September 2025$1,879
October 2025$1,819
November 2025$1,766
December 2025$1,740
January 2026$1,789
February 2026$1,799
March 2026$1,802
April 2026$1,826
May 2026$1,798
June 2026$1,804
July 2026$1,815
August 2026$1,860
September 2026$1,895
A table of studio rental data trends in Congress Heights
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,067
October 2024$1,067
November 2024$1,079
December 2024$1,087
January 2025$1,087
February 2025$1,087
March 2025$1,108
April 2025$1,087
May 2025$988
June 2025$923
July 2025$895
August 2025$1,013
September 2025$1,055
October 2025$1,111
November 2025$1,242
January 2026$1,350
February 2026$1,350
March 2026$1,185
April 2026$1,185
May 2026$1,177
June 2026$1,149
July 2026$1,133
August 2026$1,105
September 2026$1,109

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw

Patterson Elementary School

4399 south capitol terr sw

washington, DC, 20032

PK, K-5Public
C

Excel Academy

2501 martin luther king jr ave se

washington, DC, 20020

PK, K-8Public
C

Montessori Public School of Arlington

701 s highland st

arlington, VA, 22204

PK, K-5Public
A-

James Ryder Randall Early Childhood Center

5410 kirby rd

clinton, MD, 20735

PKPublic

River Terrace Education Campus

405 anacostia ave ne

washington, DC, 20019

3-12Public
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Neighborhood

Congress Heights | Washington, DC

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Washington near 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

6/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 4742 S Capitol Ter Sw, Washington

Groceries

8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within a short drive

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