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Ferris Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ferris Manor

4706-4710 Cherokee StCollege Park, MD 20740
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4206 Knox Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4206 Knox Rd

4206 Knox RdCollege Park, MD 20740
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River Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Crossing

5610 54th AveRiverdale, MD 20737
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Jefferson Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Hall

5422 Kenilworth TerRiverdale, MD 20737
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College Park, MD Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in College Park, MD

Pricing Updated: 05/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the College Park, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for College Park Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Berwyn Heights$5,202$1,315416

Cheapest Available College Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in College Park, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at East Pines Terrace Apartments in the West Lanham Hills neighborhood priced from $950. Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments in the Kilmarock neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable College Park apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Pines Terrace Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$950
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Park Montgomery West3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,018
The Varsity Maryland4 Bedroom - 3 Bath (4A)4BR,3BA$1,148
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,215
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,259
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1,282
The Gallery on New HampshireMonetStudio,1BA$1,287
Parkview Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,292
Northwest Park Apartments2 BR + 1 BA Apartment2BR,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Park, MD

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Park area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2Bedroom 2Bathroom Model at Chateau in the in the Northwest Park neighborhood starting from $1,897. The second greatest value College Park apartment is the 4x2 C Model at Hub College Park starting at $1,390 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau2Bedroom 2Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Hub College Park4x2 C4BR,2BA$1.13
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.82
1840 ApartmentsTakoma3BR,1.5BA$1.85
Parkside at College Park2X2 B2BR,2BA$1.15
Northwest Park Apartments3BR + 1 BA Townhome3BR,1BA$1.70
The Varsity Maryland2 Bedroom - 2 Bath (2A)2BR,2BA$1.75
Terrace Green1B101BR,1BA$1.70
Avery Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 755 sqft1BR,1BA$1.88
Bedford and Victoria Station Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.54

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College Park Overview

This aptly named city is home to about 32,000 residents, many of them university students at one of the numerous higher learning centers that call this particular slice of Maryland home. Offering easy access to a world of amenities as well as much in the way of employment opportunities, College Park is an excellent place to call home.

Why live in College Park, MD?

Home to so much more than just students, this thriving Maryland hotspot is popular for good cause. From scenic local public parks to a bevy of local retail shopping and restaurants, College Park is an idyllic place to work and play, perfect for both growing blue collar families as well as young professionals on the go.

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Getting Around College Park, MD

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

76 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Park is under $1,298.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Park is East Pines Terrace Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in College Park costs $5,202.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 160 regular apartments in 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 College Park?

Cheap apartments in College Park have an average cost of $822 which is $4,380 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Park.

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