Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,000 (157 Rentals)

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property at 461 W Colorado St

$1,425 - $1,550

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461 W Colorado St

GlendaleCA91204

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property at 2612 E Chevy Chase Dr

$1,750

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$1,750
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2612 E Chevy Chase Dr

GlendaleCA91206

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Flats on Elk
$2,107 - $2,203
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$2,107 - $2,203
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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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Villa Apartments
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Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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The Imperial
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The Imperial

914-920 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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410 S Glendale Ave
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410 S Glendale Ave

410 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91205
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The Regent Apartments
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The Regent Apartments

445 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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243-245 N Adams St
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243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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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 $1,425. Isabel Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,617
Acacia CourtyardStudio w/ ParkingStudio,1BA$1,625
Verdugo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Windsor CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $2.29 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 $5,000. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment starting at $2,900 with a $2.32 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.
237 N Kenwood St, Unit B237 N Kenwood St4BR,3.5BA$2.29
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
MA - 538 North Maryland Avenue2/1.52BR,1.5BA$2.33
fai2132 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.17
739 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 739-12739 S Chevy Chase Dr2BR,1BA$2.36
325 E Stocker St2 Bed + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Lomita Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.13
112 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 112112 S Chevy Chase Dr1BR,1BA$2.48
1401 E Broadway1405-41BR,1BA$2.53
Colorado, 4610BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.38

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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 $1,800.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $5,000.

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 27 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 $434 which is $4,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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