Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (109 Rentals)
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1001 Melrose Ave

1354 Carlton Dr

Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!
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1116 E Lexington Dr

1005 S Central Ave, Unit 308

318 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit upstairs

1513 Dixon St

912 E Windsor Rd

128 W Maple St

600 E Garfield Ave

132 Franklin Ct, Unit A
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1130 San Rafael Ave

104 E Lomita Ave, Unit lomita arms

121 Maynard St, Unit Apt C

Rock Glen Villa

1515 E Colorado St

200 W Chestnut St, Unit #306

1420 E Wilson Ave

356 Merrill Ave, Unit 356 Merrill Glendale
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College Hills, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hills Studio Apartments | $2,536 | $1,500 | $3,775 |
College Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,450 | $6,000 |
College Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,256 | $2,100 | $9,242 |
College Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,174 | $3,770 | $10,000+ |
College Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Acacia Courtyard | Studio w/ Parking | Studio,1BA | $1,675 |
Glendale's Hidden Little Gem! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
Glendale Terrace Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,829 |
1513 Dixon St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
912 E Windsor Rd | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
128 W Maple St | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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fai213 | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
1830 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 109 | 1830 N Verdugo Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
409 W Dryden St | Pvt Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
114 Olive St, Unit 7 | 114 Olive St | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
Hawthorne Apartments | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Lomita Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
912 E Windsor Rd | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1005 S Central Ave, Unit 308 | 1005 S Central Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Flats on Elk | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
245 N Adams St, Unit 7 | 245 N Adams St | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hills, Glendale, CA
Ranked #8
Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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