Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (78 Rentals)

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$2,195

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618 N Howard St, Unit 241

618 N Howard St
GlendaleCA91206
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$2,200

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365 Burchett St, Unit 217

365 Burchett St
GlendaleCA91203
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Next on Lex
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$2,296 - $5,132
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Next on Lex

275 W Lexington DrGlendale, CA 91203
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AMLI Lex on Orange
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$2,359 - $6,793
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$2,359 - $6,793

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AMLI Lex on Orange

321 N Orange StGlendale, CA 91203
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The Adeline
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$2,434 - $6,714
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The Adeline

600 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203
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Altana
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$2,680 - $3,895
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Altana

526-540 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203
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Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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243-245 N Adams St
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243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Ace 121 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ace 121 Apartments

121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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719 Orange Grove Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

719 Orange Grove Ave

719 Orange Grove AveGlendale, CA 91205
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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339 N Howard St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

339 N Howard St

339 N Howard StGlendale, CA 91206
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511 N Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 N Central Ave

511 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203
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407-409 W Lexington Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

407-409 W Lexington Dr

407-409 W Lexington DrGlendale, CA 91203
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Jackson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

303 N Jackson StGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

404 E Harvard StGlendale, CA 91205
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Pioneer Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Villas

370 W Pioneer DrGlendale, CA 91203
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Glendale Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glendale Flats

102 N Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91206
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109 N Adams St
2 Bedroom Apartments

109 N Adams St

109 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206

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211 North Isabel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

211 North Isabel

211 N Isabel StGlendale, CA 91206
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Imperial
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

110 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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The Arts
Studio Apartments

The Arts

138 N Artsakh AveGlendale, CA 91206
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330 W Doran St
2 Bedroom Apartments

330 W Doran St

330 W Doran StGlendale, CA 91203
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321 N Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 N Cedar St

321 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Village

311-315 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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144 N Belmont St
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 N Belmont St

144 N Belmont StGlendale, CA 91206
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525 N Kenwood St
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 N Kenwood St

525 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206

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Downtown Glendale, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Glendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Glendale area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Isabel Apartments, LLC priced from $1,495. Belmont Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Belmont Manor Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,695
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,805
Harvard Hill Apartments1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,931
346 N Louise St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,950
The HowardOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,045
how3202+12BR,1BA$2,100
317 Milford St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,104

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $2.19 price per square foot 237 N Kenwood St Model at 237 N Kenwood St, Unit B in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Orange Grove, 627 starting at $3,695 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
237 N Kenwood St, Unit B237 N Kenwood St4BR,3.5BA$2.19
Orange Grove, 6273BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.96
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
346 N Louise St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.45
336 W Wilson Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.40
317 Milford St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.34
how3202+12BR,1BA$2.51
323 N Howard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.86
116 N Belmont St, Unit 1116 N Belmont St1BR,1BA$2.75
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including Glendale. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, 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 Downtown Glendale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Glendale is under $2,104.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is Imperial which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $4,800.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Glendale?

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 13 regular apartments in Downtown Glendale 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 Downtown Glendale?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Glendale have an average cost of $678 which is $4,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.

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