
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (48 Rentals)
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7104 Claymore Ave

Belcrest Plaza

4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

Plaza Towers

3400 Chester Aly

Courtyard Park

5705 45th Ave

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The Highline
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Lync at Alterra

3450 Toledo Terrace

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The Six

The Bellevue

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6506 America Blvd

3511 Stella Blue Dr

Oliver Gardens
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4200 Queensbury Rd

42nd Flats

Hamilton Manor

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4102 Queensbury Rd

5806 42nd Avenue

The Devon

4111 Nicholson St
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3324 Gumwood Dr

3516 Longfellow St

6703 41st Ave

Riverdale Village Apartments

4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd

College Park Commons

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4300 Clagett Pine Way, Unit Basement Suite

University Partnership
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Park Tanglewood

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4709 Rittenhouse St

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Atworth

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Aster

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7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1

Domain College Park

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Pilot House At Riverdale

4703 Harvard Rd

The Current at Riverdale Park
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7400 Rhode Island Ave

4206 Knox Rd

4710 Queensbury Rd
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 | $1,675 | $1,100 | $2,251 |
| College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,365 | $1,326 | $9,999 |
| College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,454 | $1,500 | $3,577 |
| College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,733 | $3,918 |
| College Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $1,324 | $1,709 |
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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 $1,284. The Swift and The Current Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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 | $1,284 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,389 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Courtyard Park | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| University Partnership | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| The Highline | Michelangelo | 1BR,1BA | $1,682 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.09 price per square foot D3 Model at Terrapin Row in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the Two Bedroom B2B Model at Domain College Park starting at $2,517 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| Domain College Park | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Lync at Alterra | Welsh | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 Newly Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| 4300 Clagett Pine Way, Unit Basement Suite | 4300 Clagett Pine Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
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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
Nicholas Orem Middle School
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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 $1,682.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,284, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $2,000.
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 131 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 $1,113 which is $887 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.
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