Section 8 apartments in Marshall Heights, Washington
Marshall Heights is in the Far East area, primarily within ZIP code 20019. Compare HUD rent benchmarks below, then confirm the housing authority’s adopted standard and utility allowance for the actual unit.
Voucher discrimination is illegal here
DC's Human Rights Act (D.C. Law 2-38, 1977 — SOI added 2005) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income. One of the oldest and strongest SOI laws in the U.S. — applies to all landlords citywide with no unit floor. Enforcement via the DC Office of Human Rights.
General information, not legal advice. For help with a specific case, use HUD’s fair-housing resources.
Rental listings in Marshall Heights, Washington
Active standalone listings recorded in Washington, DC with the neighborhood label Marshall Heights. Units nested inside building cards are excluded. Missing program tags do not establish refusal; confirm the address, availability, voucher paperwork and utilities with the owner.
No active listings are currently recorded for this search on VoucherMatch. This does not mean there are no rentals in Marshall Heights, Washington. Compare the broader search below, consult the agency contacts, or get listing alerts.
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Check before you pay
Applying for housing assistance or joining an agency waitlist is free. An agency will not ask you to pay by app, wire or gift card to get a spot. Use HUD’s contact page to find your housing agency, then call to check an offer.
Do not pay to view a home or hold a waitlist spot. Before sending rent or a deposit, confirm the home and the person’s right to rent it. See FTC advice on checking a rental.
Sources checked October 16, 2026: HUD OIG’s August 2024 waitlist fraud bulletin and FTC rental-scam guidance (June 2026).
Rental terms used on this page
- Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
- Rental help run by a housing authority. You find a home, and the agency checks the unit, rent and your household before it approves payment.
- Payment standard
- An amount the agency uses to work out housing assistance for a unit size and area. It does not mean that any home at that rent will be approved.
- FMR and SAFMR
- HUD rent estimates for an area (Fair Market Rent) or ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rent). They include rent and most tenant-paid utilities. Your agency may use a different payment standard.
- Utility allowance
- The agency’s estimate of the cost of utilities you must pay. It is not a promise to pay your actual bills.
- Gross rent and tenant share
- Gross rent combines the lease rent and the agency’s utility allowance. Your tenant share is the part you must pay after the agency works out your help.
- Portability
- Moving with a voucher to an area served by another housing agency. Ask your current worker what to do before you move.
- Request for tenancy approval
- The unit and owner paperwork your agency needs to start its rent and housing-quality review. Ask the agency for its form and deadline.
Definitions: HUD’s tenant voucher guide, checked October 16, 2026. Confirm the rules and forms with your own agency.
Planning a voucher search in Marshall Heights
For Marshall Heights, retain the complete DC address and compare service trips from the unit entrance. Capitol View Library and Woody Ward provide concrete destinations, while the owner’s written utility and lease terms remain essential to DCHA’s review.
Check the Central Avenue document stop
Capitol View Library is at 5001 Central Avenue SE and lists computers, printing, scanning and study rooms. Check the current hours and equipment you need before pairing a document visit with an apartment tour.
Capitol View Library | District of Columbia Public LibraryUse the current facility name and address
Woody Ward Community Center, formerly Benning Park Community Center, is at 5100 Southern Avenue SE. DPR lists a fitness center, computer lab and gymnasium. Confirm the relevant program schedule and the full route from the apartment.
Woody Ward Community Center | dprQuestions about your Marshall Heights search
- Why should I keep the full state and address on the shortlist?
- For an offer near a jurisdiction boundary, ask the administering agency to confirm which rules and transfer process apply. A familiar corridor or nearby facility does not establish the rental’s jurisdiction.
- How should I compare a Marshall Heights unit with Deanwood?
- Use the same weekday destinations and access requirements, then compare rent, utilities and mandatory charges. Check the actual apartment rather than assuming the two neighborhood names imply equivalent trips or costs.
Compare other Washington searches
- Deanwood
Compare a co-located library and recreation destination with separate schedules.
- Congress Heights
Add a broader comparison and check the current recreation-center closure.
Washington rental checklist and official agency documents
Guidance by VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Sources reviewed October 16, 2026. Listing availability is checked separately. Confirm changing services with the linked provider. Report a correction and include this page’s address.
Compare two rental offers in Marshall Heights
Copy or print this sheet for a viewing. Record the owner’s written terms for each unit, then take the completed comparison to your housing worker. Blank entries mean information to collect, not zero cost.
| Information to collect | Offer A | Offer B |
|---|---|---|
| Address, unit and owner contact | To collect | To collect |
| Bedrooms, entrance and access needs | To collect | To collect |
| Proposed monthly rent | To collect | To collect |
| Utilities paid by renter; heating system | To collect | To collect |
| Required fees and optional charges | To collect | To collect |
| Deposit and other move-in costs | To collect | To collect |
| Trip to work, services and viewings | To collect | To collect |
| Agency, voucher deadline and next step | To collect | To collect |
The advertised rent and utility bills are not your final tenant share. Ask your administering agency to review its payment standard, utility allowance, rent reasonableness and inspection requirements for the actual unit.
Worksheet: VoucherMatch, October 16, 2026. Based on HUD’s tenant search and tenancy-approval guidance. Use your agency’s official forms to submit a unit; this sheet is a preparation aid.
Suggested citation: VoucherMatch Editorial Team. Rental offer comparison worksheet. October 16, 2026. vouchermatch.com/section-8-apartments.
HUD rent benchmarks — ZIP 20019
Small-Area FMR · FY2027| Bedrooms | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,530 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,770 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,260 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 |
These are HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, not an adopted housing authority payment standard or a guaranteed rent approval. Your authority determines assistance using its schedule, household income, voucher size and utility allowance. Rent reasonableness and inspection requirements also apply. How HUD vouchers work.
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for these ZIP codes; confirm the rental address separately: 20019
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