
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (58 Rentals)
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307 N Howard St

Eleve

Villa D'Roga

how320

405 W Broadway, Unit E, Unit E

227 N Adams St, Unit 6

800 Orange Grove Avenue

Maia Avira at Glendale

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Next on Lex
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618 N Howard St, Unit 241, Unit 241

The Brand

L Lofts

lou600

365 Burchett St, Unit 217, Unit 217

Villa Apartments

Maryland Glendale LP

243-245 N Adams St

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719 Orange Grove Ave

228 S Kenwood St

339 N Howard St

511 N Central Ave

The Arts

Jackson Apartments

407-409 W Lexington Dr

927 E Lexington Dr

Kenwood Arms

Pioneer Villas
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315-319 N Howard St

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109 N Adams St

211 North Isabel

321 N Cedar St

367 W Lexington Dr

330 W Doran St

Kenwood Village

144 N Belmont St

525 N Kenwood St
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372 W Doran St

221 N. Cedar Street

Belmont Manor Apartments

The Howard

537 N Kenwood St

Fulton House

Belmont Apartments

126 Franklin Ct

Onyx Glendale

322 Burchett St
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Downtown Glendale, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Glendale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Glendale Studio Apartments | $2,577 | $1,495 | $3,998 |
| Downtown Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,143 | $2,195 | $5,400 |
| Downtown Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,421 | $2,200 | $8,800 |
| Downtown Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,151 | $3,195 | $5,132 |
| Downtown Glendale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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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. The Arts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,617. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Arts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,617 |
| Eleve | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,972 |
| The Howard | One Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $2,131 |
| Villa D'Roga | 1 BED/1 BATHROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Onyx Glendale | s2 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| how320 | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Maia Avira at Glendale | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Next on Lex | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,306 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $2.29 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 $5,000. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the 3BR/2BA Model at 720 Louise Apartments starting at $3,403 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the East Hollywood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 N Kenwood St, Unit B | 237 N Kenwood St | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.29 |
| 720 Louise Apartments | 3BR/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.62 |
| Belmont Plaza Apartment | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.32 |
| MA - 538 North Maryland Avenue | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.33 |
| 800 E Wilson Ave | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.70 |
| Broadway Glendale by Wiseman | Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom - A | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| 120 S Belmont St | 2BR-1BA 1040 SF | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Live Near The Americana! | 2nd Month Free! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| how320 | 2+1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| The Howard | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
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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 $2,306.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is The Howard which is listed at $2,131, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $5,000.
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 30 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 $793 which is $4,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.
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