Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Town Center Neighborhood of Hyattsville, MD from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the University Town Center 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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Cheapest Available University Town Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Town Center area of Washington, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Belcrest Plaza priced from $1,173. University City Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable University Town Center apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,173
University City Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,199
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,248
Hub College Park4x3 A4BR,3BA$1,345
Plaza TowersStudio - 616 SqFtStudio,1BA$1,394

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Town Center, MD

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Town Center area is the $1.13 price per square foot 4x2 C Model at Hub College Park in the in the College Heights Estates neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value University Town Center apartment is the B3 Model at Terrapin Row starting at $1,569 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the College Heights Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Town Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hub College Park4x2 C4BR,2BA$1.13
Terrapin RowB32BR,2BA$2.05
Highview Terrace1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.04
Madison Park Apartments1 Bedroom/With Balcony1BR,1BA$2.00
University City Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.20
Courtyard Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.34
Plaza TowersStudio - 616 SqFtStudio ,1BA$2.26
North Pointe1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.34
Kirkwood Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.27
Belcrest Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.25

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University Town Center, Hyattsville, MD

Ranked #4

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Washington, Maryland. 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, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Town Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Town Center is under $1,552.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Town Center?

The cheapest apartment in University Town Center is Belcrest Plaza which is listed at $1,173, while the average apartment in University Town Center costs $2,754.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Town Center?

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 131 regular apartments in University Town Center 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 University Town Center?

Cheap apartments in University Town Center have an average cost of $690 which is $2,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Town Center.

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