
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic College Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $865 (21 Rentals)
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5700 Vassar Dr

College Park Commons

Arbor College Park

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Atworth

4804 Calvert Rd

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7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1
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The Alloy

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Aster

Pilot House At Riverdale

4330 Hartwick Rd, Unit 215

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4330 Hartwick road, Unit 218

7608 Wellesley Dr
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7001 Dartmouth Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic College Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic College Park Studio Apartments | $1,918 | $1,735 | $2,070 |
| Historic College Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,173 | $1,431 | $9,999 |
| Historic College Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,475 | $865 | $3,272 |
| Historic College Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,106 | $3,918 |
| Historic College Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $1,106 | $1,655 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Historic College Park Neighborhood of Washington, DC.
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Cheapest Available Historic College Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic College Park area of Washington, DC is a 2 Beds unit found at Parkside priced from $865. The Varsity Maryland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,207. Here are the most affordable Historic College Park apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $865 |
| The Varsity Maryland | 4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4B) | 4BR,3BA | $1,207 |
| Arbor College Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,604 |
| Atworth | S3A | Studio,1BA | $1,735 |
| The Alloy | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic College Park, DC
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic College Park area is the $0.85 price per square foot 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 1 Model at University View in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,209. The second greatest value Historic College Park apartment is the D3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,369 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic College Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University View | 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH TOWER 1 | 4BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Terrapin Row | D3 | 4BR,4BA | $1.09 |
| Domain College Park | Two Bedroom B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Hub College Park | 4x2 Lite | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| 4330 Hartwick road, Unit 218 | 4330 Hartwick road | 3BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Parkside | 2x2 Shared | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| The Varsity Maryland | 2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Arbor College Park | One Bedroom + Den | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit 1 | 7018 Wake Forest Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Aster | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $3.11 |
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Among cities in Maryland for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic College Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic College Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic College Park is under $2,749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic College Park?
The cheapest apartment in Historic College Park is Arbor College Park which is listed at $1,604, while the average apartment in Historic College Park costs $2,397.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic College Park?
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 Historic College Park 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 Historic College Park?
Cheap apartments in Historic College Park have an average cost of $1,270 which is $1,127 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic College Park.
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