Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (111 Rentals)

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321 Lincoln Ave

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Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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The Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial

914-920 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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410 S Glendale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

410 S Glendale Ave

410 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91205
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Ruby House
Studio Apartments

Ruby House

224 N Maryland AveGlendale, CA 91206
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126-128 W Elk Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

126-128 W Elk Ave

126-128 W Elk AveGlendale, CA 91204
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809 E Garfield Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

809 E Garfield Ave

809 E Garfield AveGlendale, CA 91205
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243-245 N Adams St
Studio Apartments

243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Cedar Regency
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Regency

300 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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406 Piedmont Ave
Studio Apartments

406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, CA 91206
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1140 E Elk Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1140 E Elk Ave

1140 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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616 Granada St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

616 Granada St

616 Granada StGlendale, CA 91205
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio Apartments

228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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211 North Isabel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

211 North Isabel

211 N Isabel StGlendale, CA 91206
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Pacifica Glendale
Studio Apartments

Pacifica Glendale

401-403 W Glenoaks BlvdGlendale, CA 91202
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609 S Adams St
1 Bedroom Apartments

609 S Adams St

609 S Adams StGlendale, CA 91205
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511 N Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 N Central Ave

511 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203

College Hills, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Hills area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Acacia Courtyard priced from $1,695. 1116 E Lexington Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable College Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Acacia CourtyardStudio w/ ParkingStudio,1BA$1,695
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,750
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ CommunityEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,800
cal1121bd + 1ba1BR,1BA$1,850
1513 Dixon St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Hills, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Hills area is the $2.29 price per square foot Townhouse Model at 420-422 Milford St in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value College Hills apartment is the Pvt Patio Model at 409 W Dryden St starting at $2,950 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the East Hollywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
420-422 Milford StTownhouse2BR,2.5BA$2.29
409 W Dryden StPvt Patio2BR,2BA$2.68
616 S Louise St, Unit 4616 S Louise St1BR,1BA$2.00
700 S Louise St, Unit Apartment A700 S Louise St2BR,1BA$2.47
Hawthorne Apartments2 Bedroom + 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Lomita Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.69
912 E Windsor Rd1 Bed + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.31
1005 S Central Ave, Unit 3081005 S Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.37
221 W Acacia Ave, Unit Acacia221 W Acacia Ave2BR,1BA$2.75
128 W Chestnut St, Unit 04128 W Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
College Hills, Glendale, CA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Glendale. 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, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the College Hills Neighborhood in Glendale, CA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Hills is under $1,850.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Hills is 1116 E Lexington Dr which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in College Hills costs $4,565.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Hills?

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 21 regular apartments in College Hills 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 Hills?

Cheap apartments in College Hills have an average cost of $723 which is $3,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Hills.

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