
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,200 (43 Rentals)
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6049 Beake St

3418 Chester Aly

3418 Chester Aly

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Plaza Towers

Belcrest Plaza

Courtyard Park

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Garfield Court Apartments
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4112 Queensbury Rd

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The Highline

3450 Toledo Terrace

The Edition

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The Six

The Bellevue

Lync at Alterra

3450 Toledo Ter, Unit 3450 Toledo Terrace
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6120 41st Ave

6506 America Blvd

6506 America Blvd, Unit 614

6063 Soho Wy

3511 Stella Blue Dr

Oliver Gardens

42ND FLATS

4200 Queensbury Rd
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Hamilton Manor

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4102 Queensbury Rd

5806 42nd Avenue

The Devon

4111 Nicholson St

Park Tanglewood
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The Swift and The Current Apartments

Riverdale Village Apartments

University Gardens

4703 Ravenswood Rd

4701 Ravenswood Rd

Aster

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Atworth

Pilot House At Riverdale
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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 | $1,817 | $1,200 | $2,199 |
| College Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,350 | $9,999 |
| College Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $1,270 | $10,000+ |
| College Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $1,375 | $5,175 |
| College Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,250 | $1,635 |
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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 4 Beds unit found at Hub College Park priced from $1,250. Plaza Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub College Park | 4x3 A | 4BR,3BA | $1,250 |
| Plaza Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Belcrest Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Courtyard Park | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| 42ND FLATS | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| The Highline | OKeefe | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.01 price per square foot D4 Model at Union on Knox in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,349 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union on Knox | D4 | 4BR,4BA | $1.01 |
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.08 |
| The Highline | Van Gogh | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Riverdale Village Apartments | One Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Park Tanglewood | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 42ND FLATS | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Plaza Towers | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Swift and The Current Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Garfield Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom Premium | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Courtyard Park | Rose | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Heights, Hyattsville, MD
Ranked #11
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 $1,595.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?
The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,335, 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 104 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 $968 which is $9,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.
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