Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (215 Rentals)

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property at 305 Geneva St
$1,600

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Total Monthly Price$1,600
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305 Geneva St

GlendaleCA91206

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property at 122 N Adams St
$1,795
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122 N Adams St

GlendaleCA91206
property at 828 S Glendale Ave
$1,675 - $1,800
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828 S Glendale Ave

GlendaleCA91205

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property at 1126 E Doran St
$1,925 - $2,450
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1126 E Doran St

GlendaleCA91206

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property at 1913 Eden Ave
$1,950

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1913 Eden Ave

GlendaleCA91206

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property at 500 Hill Dr
$2,095
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500 Hill Dr

GlendaleCA91206
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Flats on Elk
$2,122 - $2,773

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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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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 Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLC priced from $1,395. Isabel Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLCBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,450
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community0+1Studio,1BA$1,500
Windsor CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
#6771BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Windsor, 5260 Bedroom 1 Bath - 79523Studio,1BA$1,572
Elk VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
3371BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at 720 Louise Apartments starting at $2,994 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the East Hollywood 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.
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
720 Louise Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.50
Maryland Ave 1120Maryland Ave 1120 - 82BR,2.5BA$2.33
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.30
1130 N Louise St2B1B2BR,1BA$1.91
321 E Dryden St2-bedroom2BR,2BA$2.27
Lomita Apartments2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.38
Villa D' Roga LLC2BD/2BT2BR,2BA$2.18
1119 N Louise St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.40
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in College Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in College Hills is at Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLC listed at $1,395.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom College Hills Apartment is $1,550 at #677.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom College Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in College Hills is starting from $2,100 at 1130 N Louise St.

What is the most affordable College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap College Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at mel103 and starts from $3,150.

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