Cheap Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD from $500 (57 Rentals)

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4206 Knox Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4206 Knox Rd

4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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River Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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Jefferson Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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Liberty Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Place Apartments

1352 University Blvd EHyattsville, MD 20783
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Campus Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Gardens

2200 Phelps RdHyattsville, MD 20783
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Oak Ridge Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

1012-1028 Quebec TerSilver Spring, MD 20903
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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Coronado Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

9004-9010 Riggs RdHyattsville, MD 20783
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New Carrollton Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Carrollton Woods

6285 Fernwood TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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Plaza Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Towers

6700 Belcrest RdHyattsville, MD 20782
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College Park, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Park, MD

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the College Park, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for College Park Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Berwyn Heights$2,431$999495

Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in College Park, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Park Montgomery West in the Kilmarock neighborhood priced from $506. Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable College Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$506
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$993
University Gardens Serene Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,159
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,159
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,273
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300
Seven Springs ApartmentsStudio - MidriseStudio,1BA$1,300
Ferris ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the Whitehouse neighborhood starting from $1,269. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the Sassafras Model at Autumn Woods starting at $2,241 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Lanham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University View4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH TOWER 14BR,4BA$0.92
Autumn WoodsSassafras3BR,2BA$1.63
Union on KnoxD44BR,4BA$1.13
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Highview Terrace2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Chateau1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1.28
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67

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College Park Overview

This aptly named city is home to about 32,000 residents, many of them university students at one of the numerous higher learning centers that call this particular slice of Maryland home. Offering easy access to a world of amenities as well as much in the way of employment opportunities, College Park is an excellent place to call home.

Why live in College Park, MD?

Home to so much more than just students, this thriving Maryland hotspot is popular for good cause. From scenic local public parks to a bevy of local retail shopping and restaurants, College Park is an idyllic place to work and play, perfect for both growing blue collar families as well as young professionals on the go.

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Getting Around College Park, MD

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Park is under $1,313.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Park?

The cheapest apartment in College Park is Park Montgomery West which is listed at $506, while the average apartment in College Park costs $2,431.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Park?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 221 regular apartments in College Park that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in College Park?

Cheap apartments in College Park have an average cost of $925 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.

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