Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,200 (43 Rentals)

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property at 3503 Carnaby St

$1,000 - $1,400

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$1,000 - $1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 30

3503 Carnaby St

HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 6049 Beake St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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6049 Beake St

HyattsvilleMD20782
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Plaza Towers
$1,304 - $2,659
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$1,039 - $2,394
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$1,304 - $2,659
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Plaza Towers

6700 Belcrest RdHyattsville, MD 20782
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Garfield Court Apartments
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$1,487 - $1,849
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$1,447 - $1,809
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Garfield Court Apartments

5705 43rd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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The Highline
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$1,595 - $3,050
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$1,569 - $3,024
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The Highline

6445 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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The Six
$1,701 - $2,912
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$1,639 - $2,850
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The Six

6400 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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property at 6506 America Blvd

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6506 America Blvd, Unit 614

6506 America Blvd
HyattsvilleMD20782
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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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42ND FLATS
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42ND FLATS

5700 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781

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Hamilton Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hamilton Manor

3342 Lancer DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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Dean Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Manor Apartments

3400 Dean DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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4102 Queensbury Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4102 Queensbury Rd

4102 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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5806 42nd Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

5806 42nd Avenue

5806 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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The Devon
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Devon

6601 Melville StHyattsville, MD 20782
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4111 Nicholson St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4111 Nicholson St

4111 Nicholson StHyattsville, MD 20782

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Atworth
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$1,705 - $3,201
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$1,639 - $3,135
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Atworth

4201 River RdRiverdale, MD 20737
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7400 Rhode Island Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7400 Rhode Island Ave

7400 Rhode Island AveCollege Park, MD 20740
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4206 Knox Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4206 Knox Rd

4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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College Heights, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Washington, MD is a 4 Beds unit found at Hub College Park priced from $1,250. Plaza Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub College Park4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,250
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,304
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,335
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Courtyard ParkRose1BR,1BA$1,400
42ND FLATSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,487
Park Tanglewood1B1B1BR,1BA$1,520
The HighlineOKeefe1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.01 price per square foot D4 Model at Union on Knox in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,349 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Union on KnoxD44BR,4BA$1.01
Terrapin RowD34BR,4BA$1.08
The HighlineVan Gogh2BR,1BA$2.57
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Park Tanglewood1B1B1BR,1BA$2.00
42ND FLATSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
Plaza Towers1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.30
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$2.66
Courtyard ParkRose1BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland including College Heights, Hyattsville, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Heights is under $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,335, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $10,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Heights?

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 104 regular apartments in College Heights 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?

Cheap apartments in College Heights have an average cost of $968 which is $9,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.

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