Cheap Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD from $800 (71 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
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Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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Chestnut Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Ridge

6872 Riverdale RdLanham, MD 20706
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Nob Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nob Hill

9120 Piney Branch RdSilver Spring, MD 20903
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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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College Park, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Park, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2025

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$2,480$800577

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 $460. East Pines Terrace Apartments in the Lanham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable College Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$460
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4A)4BR,3BA$1,114
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,173
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Northwest Park Apartments2 BR + 1 BA Apartment2BR,1BA$1,218
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
Seven Springs ApartmentsStudio - MidriseStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $1.63 price per square foot Sassafras Model at Autumn Woods in the in the Lanham neighborhood starting from $2,241. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the D1 Model at Union on Knox starting at $1,320 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates 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.
Autumn WoodsSassafras3BR,2BA$1.63
Union on KnoxD14BR,4BA$1.05
Powder Mill Village2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.70
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Highview Terrace2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Chateau1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Northwest Park Apartments2 BR + 1 BA Apartment2BR,1BA$1.38
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.77

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 $1,300.

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 $2,480.

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 269 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 $1,555 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.

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