
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (111 Rentals)
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614 Central S Ave, Unit 2 nd floor

359 W Garfield Ave, Unit B

1116 E Lexington Dr

330 E Fairview Ave, Unit #1

128 W Chestnut St, Unit 04

1513 Dixon St
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912 E Windsor Rd

437 Palm Dr

1005 S Central Ave, Unit 308

1301 Carlton Dr, Unit 1303 and half

1001 Melrose Ave

121 Maynard St, Unit Apt C

Rock Glen Villa

104 E Lomita Ave, Unit lomita arms

616 S Louise St, Unit 4
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1515 E Colorado St

814 S Verdugo Rd

137 Carr Dr

1420 E Wilson Ave
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College Hills, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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College Hills Studio Apartments | $2,672 | $1,450 | $4,035 |
College Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $1,750 | $6,000 |
College Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,316 | $2,250 | $9,242 |
College Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,677 | $3,650 | $6,328 |
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There are currently 111 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the College Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Acacia Courtyard | Studio w/ Parking | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
cal112 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
1513 Dixon St | 1 bed | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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420-422 Milford St | Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.29 |
409 W Dryden St | Pvt Patio | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
616 S Louise St, Unit 4 | 616 S Louise St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
700 S Louise St, Unit Apartment A | 700 S Louise St | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Hawthorne Apartments | 2 Bedroom + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
Lomita Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
912 E Windsor Rd | 1 Bed + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
1005 S Central Ave, Unit 308 | 1005 S Central Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
221 W Acacia Ave, Unit Acacia | 221 W Acacia Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
128 W Chestnut St, Unit 04 | 128 W Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCollege Hills, Glendale, CA
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Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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
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 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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