Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (121 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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The Regent Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Regent Apartments

445 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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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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Colorado, 461
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colorado, 461

461 W Colorado StGlendale, CA 91204
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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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126-128 W Elk Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

126-128 W Elk Ave

126-128 W Elk AveGlendale, CA 91204
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Ace 121 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ace 121 Apartments

121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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406 Piedmont Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, CA 91206
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1140 E Elk Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1140 E Elk Ave

1140 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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616 Granada St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

616 Granada St

616 Granada StGlendale, CA 91205
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719 Orange Grove Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

719 Orange Grove Ave

719 Orange Grove AveGlendale, CA 91205
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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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 Charming Studio in The Heart Of Glendale priced from $1,350. Colorado, 461 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Charming Studio in The Heart Of Glendale0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Windsor CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
Acacia CourtyardStudio w/ ParkingStudio,1BA$1,650
Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
211 North Isabel1x11BR,1BA$1,795
450 W. Doran St. Glendale CA1 Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,795
Chevy Chase, 719-7291BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,795
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $1.63 price per square foot 1326 N Central Ave Model at 1326 N Central Ave, Unit 9 in the in the College Hills neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 3 Bed + 2 Bath Model at Lido Apartments - 730 E Raleigh St starting at $3,495 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles 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.
1326 N Central Ave, Unit 91326 N Central Ave3BR,2BA$1.63
Lido Apartments - 730 E Raleigh St3 Bed + 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
132 S Adams St, Unit 212132 S Adams St3BR,2.5BA$2.29
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.26
407 Riverdale Dr, Unit 1/2407 Riverdale Dr1BR,1BA$2.20
321 E Dryden St2-bedroom2BR,2BA$2.42
1130 San Rafael Ave2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.47
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
1422 Rock Glen Ave, Unit 2141422 Rock Glen Ave1BR,1BA$2.58
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Glendale, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,800.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is 450 W. Doran St. Glendale CA which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $5,995.

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 41 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 $486 which is $5,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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