
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the College Heights area of Hyattsville.


Belcrest Plaza

Plaza Towers

Garfield Court Apartments

Courtyard Park Apartments

The Highline

The Bellevue
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4410 Oglethorpe St

Lync at Alterra

6120 41st Ave

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College Heights, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Heights Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,300 | $2,332 |
| College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $1,295 | $9,999 |
| College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,195 | $3,883 |
| College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $1,450 | $3,862 |
| College Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $1,304 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD.
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Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Belcrest Plaza priced from $1,295. Park Tanglewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Courtyard Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Highline | Artistic Rowhome A | Studio,1BA | $1,490 |
| The Bellevue | J1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Lync at Alterra | Riverdale | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights 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 apartment is the One Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments starting at $1,386 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Lanham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights 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 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Union on Knox | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| The Edition | Hemingway - 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Lync at Alterra | Riverdale | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.71 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Heights, Hyattsville, MD
Ranked #12
Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in College Heights, Hyattsville, MD
University Park Elementary
Nicholas Orem Middle
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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 $1,610.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $7,700.
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 109 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 $928 which is $6,772 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.
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