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7400 Rhode Island Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7400 Rhode Island Ave

7400 Rhode Island AveCollege Park, MD 20740

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River Crossing
Studio to 3 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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Chestnut Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Ridge

6872 Riverdale RdLanham, MD 20706
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Nob Hill
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nob Hill

9120 Piney Branch RdSilver Spring, MD 20903
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Campus Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Campus Gardens

2200 Phelps RdHyattsville, MD 20783
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Mode at Hyattsville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mode at Hyattsville

3300 E West HwyHyattsville, MD 20782

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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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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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Hampshire Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire Village

1319 Merrimac DrLangley Park, MD 20783
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Hampshire West
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hampshire West

1432 Hampshire West CtSilver Spring, MD 20903
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Coronado Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coronado Apartments

9004-9010 Riggs RdHyattsville, MD 20783
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Park Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Gardens

5110 Edmonston RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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College Park, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Park, MD

Pricing Updated: 12/01/2025

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$4,680$909476

Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in College Park, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Highview Terrace in the College Heights Estates neighborhood priced from $171. Park Montgomery West in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $506. Here is today’s list of the most affordable College Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highview Terrace2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$171
Park Montgomery West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$506
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1,128
Westchester Tower ApartmentsA1Studio,1BA$1,199
Seven Springs ApartmentsStudio - MidriseStudio,1BA$1,225
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,228
Campus Gardens1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,239
University Gardens Serene Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,282
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,289
Autumn WoodsPoplar1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4x3.5 TH C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Chateau starting at $1,966 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill 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.
Hub College Park4x3.5 TH C4BR,3.5BA$0.98
Chateau2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.57
University View4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 14BR,2BA$0.94
Powder Mill Village1 Bed 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.54
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.35
Park Montgomery West2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Terrace Green2B102BR,2BA$1.69
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Ferris ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.69
Northwest Park Apartments1 BR + 1 BA Apartment1BR,1BA$1.46

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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 $1,299.

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 $4,680.

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 129 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 $885 which is $3,795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.

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