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

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property at 6212 41st Ave

$700

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 22

6212 41st Ave, Unit A

6212 41st Ave
HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 7104 Claymore Ave

$950

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$950

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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7104 Claymore Ave

HyattsvilleMD20782
property at 3400 Chester Aly

$1,460

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$1,460

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4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 24

3400 Chester Aly

HyattsvilleMD20782
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The Highline
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$1,682 - $2,724
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$1,682 - $2,724

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Highline

6445 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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The Six
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$1,781 - $3,624
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$1,781 - $3,624

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$1,781 - $3,624
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Six

6400 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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5705 36th Ave, Unit #1
$2,000
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$2,000

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5705 36th Ave, Unit #1

5705 36th AveHyattsville, MD 20782
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property at 6506 America Blvd

$2,050 - $2,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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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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4200 Queensbury Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4200 Queensbury Rd

4200 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781
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42nd Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42nd Flats

5700 42nd AveHyattsville, 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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3324 Gumwood Dr
3 Bedroom Apartments

3324 Gumwood Dr

3324 Gumwood DrHyattsville, MD 20783
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Atworth
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$1,859 - $2,581
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$1,859 - $2,581

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Atworth

4201 River RdRiverdale, MD 20737
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Aster
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$1,904 - $5,782
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$1,904 - $5,782

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Aster

4400 Calvert RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1
$2,000
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$2,000

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7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1

7018 Wake Forest DrCollege Park, MD 20740
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Pilot House At Riverdale
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$2,415 - $3,977
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$2,415 - $3,977

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 7

Pilot House At Riverdale

4650 Van Buren StRiverdale Park, 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,284
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,389
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Courtyard ParkRose1BR,1BA$1,475
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,487
University Partnership1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,517
Park Tanglewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
The HighlineMichelangelo1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrapin RowD34BR,4BA$1.09
Domain College ParkTwo Bedroom B2B2BR,2BA$2.26
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.74
Park Tanglewood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Lync at AlterraWelsh1BR,1BA$2.52
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x1 Newly Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.57
Plaza TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$2.35
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.48
4300 Clagett Pine Way, Unit Basement Suite4300 Clagett Pine Way1BR,1BA$2.50
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.46

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,682.

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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