Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chatsworth, CA from $1,000 (152 Rentals)

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Lassen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lassen Apartments

20929-21717 Lassen StChatsworth, CA 91311
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Chatsworth Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Place

9947 De Soto AveChatsworth, CA 91311
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Villa Del Sol Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Del Sol Apartments

10025 De Soto AveChatsworth, CA 91311
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Chatsworth Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chatsworth Gardens

21025 Lassen StChatsworth, CA 91311
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Churchill Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Churchill Apartments

21744 Septo StChatsworth, CA 91311
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10227 Mason Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

10227 Mason Ave

10227 Mason AveChatsworth, CA 91311
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LeMarsh Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LeMarsh Gardens

10200 De Soto AveChatsworth, CA 91311
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21741 Lassen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

21741 Lassen St

21741 Lassen StChatsworth, CA 91311
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property at 11326 Reseda Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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11326 Reseda Blvd

Porter RanchCA91326
property at 11326 Reseda Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100

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11326 Reseda Blvd

Porter RanchCA91326
property at 9660 Vanalden Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9660 Vanalden Ave

NorthridgeCA91324
property at 8507 Fullbright Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8507 Fullbright Ave

Los AngelesCA91306

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property at 19759 Roscoe Blvd

$1,300

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$1,300

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19759 Roscoe Blvd

WinnetkaCA91306

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chatsworth, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rancho Paso Fino in Chatsworth$3,176$1,25067
West San Fernando Valley$3,795$1,250605

Cheapest Available Chatsworth Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chatsworth, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 18400 Prairie Street in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood priced from $1,498. 18424 Halsted Avenue in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chatsworth apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
18400 Prairie Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,498
18424 Halsted Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,498
University Commons at NorthridgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
8809 Etiwanda AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,545
Jordan Tropicana ApartmentsJordan CasaStudio,1BA$1,550
The Allure Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,575
Saticoy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
7236 Remmet AveSpacious StudioStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chatsworth, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chatsworth area is the $2.09 price per square foot 3 BD / 2 BA Model at Terra Apartments in the in the Rancho Paso Fino in Chatsworth neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Chatsworth apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Mountain View Manor Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Rancho Paso Fino in Chatsworth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chatsworth apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terra Apartments3 BD / 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.09
Mountain View Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
Topanga Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.19
20317 Saticoy St2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.14
Monterra Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.12
Citronia Landmark ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23
Big Roscoe ApartmentsSpacious 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Winnetka, CA1BR,1BA$1.99
Woodridge Apartments1 bed + 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.09
Coh204361BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.27
18424 Halsted Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chatsworth Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Chatsworth?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Chatsworth is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Chatsworth?

The cheapest apartment in Chatsworth is 18400 Prairie Street which is listed at $1,498, while the average apartment in Chatsworth costs $3,485.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Chatsworth?

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 33 regular apartments in Chatsworth 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 Chatsworth?

Cheap apartments in Chatsworth have an average cost of $146 which is $3,339 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Chatsworth.

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