Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (202 Rentals)

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property at 461 W Colorado St

$1,300 - $1,550

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461 W Colorado St

GlendaleCA91204

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property at 403 Griswold St

$1,800

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$1,800
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403 Griswold St, Unit C

403 Griswold St
GlendaleCA91205
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Azure Glendale
$1,800 - $2,900
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$1,800 - $2,900
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Azure Glendale

1630 Calle VaqueroGlendale, CA 91206
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Flats on Elk
$2,057 - $2,507
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$2,057 - $2,507
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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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property at 618 N Howard St

$2,195

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$2,195
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618 N Howard St, Unit 241

618 N Howard St
GlendaleCA91206

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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 Colorado, 461 priced from $1,300. Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLCBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
429 W Garfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,550
Windsor CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
Lomelk Bungalows LLCSingleStudio,1BA$1,565
Belmont Manor Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
Chateau Lily - Chateau Lily LLCRENOVATED STUDIO IN THE HEART OF GLENDALE!!Studio,1BA$1,695
215 W Acacia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $2.19 price per square foot 237 N Kenwood St Model at 237 N Kenwood St, Unit B in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 322 E Dryden St starting at $3,095 with a $2.21 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.
237 N Kenwood St, Unit B237 N Kenwood St4BR,3.5BA$2.19
322 E Dryden St2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$2.21
1340 E Harvard St, Unit #13401340 E Harvard St2BR,1BA$2.28
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
630 Naranja Dr, Unit 102630 Naranja Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
346 N Louise St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.45
Live Near The Americana! | 2nd Month Free!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.34
123 S Verdugo Rd, Unit 123123 S Verdugo Rd2BR,1BA$2.49
215 W Acacia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.50
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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College Hills, Glendale, CA

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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!

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 $1,750.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is Colorado, 461 which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $4,800.

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 18 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 $381 which is $4,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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