Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (109 Rentals)

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Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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The Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial

914-920 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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410 S Glendale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

410 S Glendale Ave

410 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91205
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Ruby House
Studio Apartments

Ruby House

224 N Maryland AveGlendale, CA 91206
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809 E Garfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

809 E Garfield Ave

809 E Garfield AveGlendale, CA 91205
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243-245 N Adams St
Studio Apartments

243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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126-128 W Elk Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

126-128 W Elk Ave

126-128 W Elk AveGlendale, CA 91204
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Cedar Regency
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Regency

300 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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406 Piedmont Ave
Studio Apartments

406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, CA 91206
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio Apartments

228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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211 North Isabel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

211 North Isabel

211 N Isabel StGlendale, CA 91206
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446 W Elk Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

446 W Elk Ave

446 W Elk AveGlendale, CA 91204

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339 N Howard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

339 N Howard St

339 N Howard StGlendale, CA 91206
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511 N Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 N Central Ave

511 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203
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Pacifica Glendale
Studio Apartments

Pacifica Glendale

401-403 W Glenoaks BlvdGlendale, CA 91202
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College Hills, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Acacia Courtyard priced from $1,675. Glendale's Hidden Little Gem! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia CourtyardStudio w/ ParkingStudio,1BA$1,675
Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,695
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,750
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ CommunityEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,800
Glendale Terrace ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,829
1513 Dixon St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,850
912 E Windsor Rd1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
128 W Maple St1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,879

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $2.26 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at fai213 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 1830 N Verdugo Rd Model at 1830 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 109 starting at $3,000 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
1830 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 1091830 N Verdugo Rd2BR,2BA$2.61
409 W Dryden StPvt Patio2BR,2BA$2.68
114 Olive St, Unit 7114 Olive St2BR,2BA$2.57
Hawthorne Apartments2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Lomita Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
912 E Windsor Rd1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
1005 S Central Ave, Unit 3081005 S Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.24
Flats on Elk1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.70
245 N Adams St, Unit 7245 N Adams StStudio ,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Glendale, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Glendale. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the College Hills Neighborhood in Glendale, CA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hills is under $1,879.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is 1116 E Lexington Dr which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $4,775.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hills?

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 28 regular apartments in College Hills 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 Hills?

Cheap apartments in College Hills have an average cost of $663 which is $4,112 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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