Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (31 Rentals)

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5 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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3802 Oliver St

HyattsvilleMD20782

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The Highline
Rent Specials
$1,530 - $2,780
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$1,504 - $2,754
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$26

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$1,530 - $2,780
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Highline

6445 America BlvdHyattsville, MD 20782
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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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HVILLE 20
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

HVILLE 20

4102 Queensbury RdHyattsville, MD 20781

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Dean Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dean Manor Apartments

3400 Dean DrHyattsville, MD 20782
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5806 42nd Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

5806 42nd Avenue

5806 42nd AveHyattsville, MD 20781
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Atworth
Rent Specials
$1,670 - $3,236
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$1,569 - $3,135
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$101

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$1,670 - $3,236
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atworth

4201 River RdRiverdale, 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 4 Beds unit found at Hub College Park priced from $1,280. Courtyard Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub College Park4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,280
Courtyard Park Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$1,300
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio,1BA$1,300
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,304
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,386
42ND FLATSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,457
The HighlineArtistic Rowhome AStudio,1BA$1,530
The BellevueJ11BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.73 price per square foot One Bedroom/1 Bath Model at Riverdale Village Apartments in the in the College Heights neighborhood starting from $1,386. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 2x2 Townhome Model at Vie Towers starting at $2,079 with a $2.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73
Vie Towers2x2 Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.71
The EditionHemingway - 1Bed1BR,1BA$2.52
Hub College Park2x1 A2BR,1BA$2.12
42ND FLATSOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.99
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Courtyard Park Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$2.41
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Park Tanglewood0B1BStudio ,1BA$2.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Heights, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #9

Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Heights?

The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Courtyard Park Apartments which is listed at $1,300, 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 72 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 $991 which is $9,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.

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