Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Heights Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $700 (13 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the College Heights area of Hyattsville.

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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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College Heights, Hyattsville, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available College Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Heights area of Washington, MD is a Studio unit found at Park Tanglewood priced from $1,250. Belcrest Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here are the most affordable College Heights apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park TanglewoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,319
Hub College Park4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,345
Riverdale Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,378
Courtyard Park Apartments1bed1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Heights, MD

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the College Heights area is the $1.37 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Graduate Hills & Gardens in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,934. The second greatest value College Heights apartment is the 3 Bed/ 2 Bath-1246 SF Model at Plaza Towers starting at $2,431 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Graduate Hills & Gardens2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37
Plaza Towers3 Bed/ 2 Bath-1246 SF3BR,2BA$1.95
Hub College Park4x2 C4BR,2BA$1.13
Domain College ParkTwo Bedroom B2E2BR,2BA$2.47
Riverdale Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.82
7018 Wake Forest Dr, Unit #37018 Wake Forest Dr3BR,2BA$2.45
The HighlineVan Gogh2BR,1BA$2.36
Vie Towers2x2 Floor 15 - 162BR,2BA$2.35
Terrapin RowB32BR,2BA$2.05
The Swift and The Current Apartments1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.21

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College Heights, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Hyattsville, MD for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maryland including College Heights, Hyattsville, and the greater Washington area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in College Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in College Heights is under $1,699.

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

The cheapest apartment in College Heights is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,319, while the average apartment in College Heights costs $10,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Heights?

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 81 regular apartments in College Heights 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 Heights?

Cheap apartments in College Heights have an average cost of $689 which is $9,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Heights.

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