
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Estates Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (13 Rentals)
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Belcrest Plaza

Highview Terrace

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College Heights Estates, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Heights Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights Estates Studio Apartments | $1,869 | $1,316 | $2,363 |
| College Heights Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,060 | $1,295 | $2,458 |
| College Heights Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $1,195 | $5,361 |
| College Heights Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,240 | $3,816 |
| College Heights Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,160 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Heights Estates Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD.
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Cheapest Available College Heights Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights Estates area of Washington, MD is a 4 Beds unit found at The Varsity Maryland priced from $1,160. Belcrest Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable College Heights Estates apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varsity Maryland | 4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4B) | 4BR,3BA | $1,160 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
| The Highline | Artistic Rowhome A | Studio,1BA | $1,419 |
| Highview Terrace | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,430 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights Estates, MD
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights Estates area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4x3.5 TH C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,635. The second greatest value College Heights Estates apartment is the 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 Model at University View starting at $1,149 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Whitehouse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub College Park | 4x3.5 TH C | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.98 |
| University View | 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH XL TOWER 1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The Varsity Maryland | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Mode at Hyattsville | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Union on Knox | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Highview Terrace | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Edition | Hemingway - 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Lync at Alterra | Riverdale | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including College Heights Estates, Hyattsville, and the greater Washington area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in College Heights Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Heights Estates is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights Estates?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights Estates is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in College Heights Estates costs $7,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Heights Estates?
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 62 regular apartments in College Heights Estates 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 Heights Estates?
Cheap apartments in College Heights Estates have an average cost of $765 which is $6,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights Estates.
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