Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Last updated on January 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.
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As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Congress Heights, Washington, DC have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Congress Heights, Washington, DC costs about $1,250 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,599. Houses for rent in Congress Heights, Washington, DC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 10% | 7% | |
Studio | $1,680 | 4% | 64% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Anacostia | $1,802 | |
Capitol Hill | $2,498 | |
Forest Heights | $1,575 | |
Hillcrest Fairfax Village | $1,972 | |
Hillcrest Heights | $1,700 | |
Randle Heights | $1,900 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 6% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,600 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,050 | 2% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,680
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
7%
Forest Heights
Average rent
$1,575
Hillcrest Heights
Average rent
$1,700
Anacostia
Average rent
$1,802
Capitol Hill
Average rent
$2,498
Hillcrest Fairfax Village
Average rent
$1,972
Randle Heights
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Congress Heights, Washington, DC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Congress Heights, Washington, DC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Forest Heights, Forest Heights, MD.
Congress Heights
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Congress Heights, Washington, DC is 2% lower than the median rent in Forest Heights, Forest Heights, MD.
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5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
1023 Anderson Place Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
604 Mellon St Se Apt 3 #3, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
21h ago
154 Joliet St Sw, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
625A Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,256
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,260
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Congress Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
814 H R Drive Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available Dec 15
5d+ ago
Congress Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
4334 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
401 Woodcrest Drive Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
3 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
401 Woodcrest Dr Se Unit 401-A #401A, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
235 Valley Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights townhouse for rent in Washington
2 beds
3 baths
$2,575
House for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights house for rent in Washington
612 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights house for rent in Washington
4430 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Sw #102, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
House for rent
Available Nov 4
22h ago
3230 13th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$963–$2,070
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
306 Atlantic St Se #7, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
15h ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
1d ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
3872 9th St Se #201, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Oct 27
1d ago
351 Parkland Pl Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Congress Heights condo for rent in Washington
3214 8th St Se #5, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
3d ago
417 Newcomb St Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Congress Heights apartment for rent in Washington
44 Forrester St Sw #3, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 2
7h ago
4219 1st St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
31 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3325 Martin Luther King Jr Ave Se, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
433 Atlantic Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,657
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3517 Brothers Pl Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1804 Alabama Ave Se, Washington, DC 20020
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$1,745–$2,948
Apartment for rent
1d ago
21 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
257 Newcomb St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
22h ago
3230 13th St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2–3 beds
1 bath
$963–$1,967
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
460 Newcomb Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20032
3 beds
2 baths
$2,590
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Congress Heights house for rent in Washington
1215 Savannah St Se #BS, Washington, DC 20032
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Nov 28
5d+ ago
Congress Heights house for rent in Washington
3281 15th Place Southeast #201, Washington, DC 20020
3 beds
1 bath
$1,945
House for rent
Available Dec 1
3h ago
4215 1st St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
7h ago
4219 1st St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
20h ago
31 Chesapeake St Se, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
21h ago
154 Joliet St Sw, Washington, DC 20032
2 beds
0 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent