Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (28 Rentals)

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Oliver Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oliver Gardens

6101-6105 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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Graduate Hills & Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Graduate Hills & Gardens

3424 Tulane DrHyattsville, MD 20783
Student Housing
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Dean Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Manor Apartments

3400 Dean DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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HVILLE 20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HVILLE 20

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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$1,100 - $5,580

1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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4811 Calvert Rd

College ParkMD20740
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,373
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,386
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,457
Courtyard Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,475
The HighlineArtistic Rowhome AStudio,1BA$1,490
The BellevueJ11BR,1BA$1,570
Lync at AlterraRiverdaleStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub College Park4x3.5 TH C4BR,3.5BA$0.98
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Union on KnoxB22BR,2BA$2.21
The EditionHemingway - 1Bed1BR,1BA$2.64
Plaza Towers1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.61
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.55
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Lync at AlterraRiverdaleStudio ,1BA$2.70
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio ,1BA$2.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #12

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 $1,610.

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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