
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,200 (44 Rentals)
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Belcrest Plaza

Plaza Towers

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Garfield Court Apartments

3593 Carnaby St

3503 Carnaby St, Unit A4 First Floor, Unit A4 First Floor

4112 Queensbury Rd, Unit 3

3450 Toledo Ter, Unit 202
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Courtyard Park

The Edition

Lync at Alterra

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The Six

The Bellevue

6120 41st Ave

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The Highline

4410 Oglethorpe St
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3450 Toledo Terrace, Unit 610

3511 Stella Blue Dr

Oliver Gardens

42ND FLATS

4200 Queensbury Rd

Hamilton Manor

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4102 Queensbury Rd

5806 42nd Avenue

4111 Nicholson St

The Devon

Park Tanglewood

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Riverdale Village Apartments

University Gardens
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4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd

University Partnership

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Atworth

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Aster

Domain College Park

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Pilot House At Riverdale

4313 Knox Rd, Unit 315, Unit 315
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The Current at Riverdale Park

7400 Rhode Island Ave

4206 Knox 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 | $1,804 | $1,200 | $3,377 |
| College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,273 | $1,338 | $9,999 |
| College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,448 | $1,305 | $5,355 |
| College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,801 | $1,575 | $3,803 |
| College Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,439 | $1,324 | $1,685 |
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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 Studio unit found at Park Tanglewood priced from $1,200. Belcrest Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,277. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,277 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| University Partnership | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Courtyard Park | Peony | 2BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Lync at Alterra | Riverdale | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Atworth | S-01 | Studio,1BA | $1,705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD
As of May 21, 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 D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,369 with a $1.09 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub College Park | 4x3.5 TH C | 4BR,3.5BA | $0.98 |
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | Three Bedroom/1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Domain College Park | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| The Edition | Patterson - 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 Newly Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Park Tanglewood | 0B1B | Studio ,1BA | $2.50 |
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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
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 $1,705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,277, 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 101 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 $976 which is $9,399 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.
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