Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Town Center Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $1,100 (31 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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Mode at Hyattsville
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mode at Hyattsville

3300 E West HwyHyattsville, MD 20782
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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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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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4206 Knox Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4206 Knox Rd

4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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University Town Center, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Town Center area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Plaza Towers priced from $1,111. North Pointe has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,238. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plaza TowersStudioStudio,1BA$1,111
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,238
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,289
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,299
Highview Terrace1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,430
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,457
Courtyard Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,475
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$1,499
Lync at AlterraRiverdaleStudio,1BA$1,540
The BellevueJ11BR,1BA$1,570

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, MD

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Town Center 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 University Town Center apartment is the 3Bed 1Bath Model at North Pointe starting at $2,051 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Kirkwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub College Park4x3.5 TH C4BR,3.5BA$0.98
North Pointe3Bed 1Bath3BR,1BA$2.25
Highview Terrace1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom Balcony1BR,1BA$2.01
Mode at HyattsvilleStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41
Plaza TowersStudioStudio ,1BA$1.80
Garfield Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Lync at AlterraRiverdaleStudio ,1BA$2.58
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.24
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Washington, Maryland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Town Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Town Center is under $1,570.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

The cheapest apartment in University Town Center is Plaza Towers which is listed at $1,190, while the average apartment in University Town Center costs $2,927.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Town Center?

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 71 regular apartments in University Town Center 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 University Town Center?

Cheap apartments in University Town Center have an average cost of $959 which is $1,968 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Town Center.

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