
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)
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229 N Belmont St, Unit # C

Villa Apartments

243-245 N Adams St

Ace 121 Apartments

719 Orange Grove Ave
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228 S Kenwood St

339 N Howard St

511 N Central Ave

407-409 W Lexington Dr

Jackson Apartments

Kenwood Arms

The Arts

Pioneer Villas
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315-319 N Howard St

109 N Adams St

211 North Isabel

321 N Cedar St

330 W Doran St

367 W Lexington Dr

Kenwood Village

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372 W Doran St

Belmont Manor Apartments

221 N. Cedar Street

537 N Kenwood St

Fulton House

Belmont Apartments

The Howard
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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 | $1,400 | $3,982 |
| Downtown Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,137 | $2,100 | $5,600 |
| Downtown Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,297 | $2,338 | $7,900 |
| Downtown Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,417 | $3,195 | $5,071 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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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 Eleve priced from $1,937. The Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,177. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleve | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,937 |
| The Howard | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,177 |
| The Brand | Residence S | Studio,1BA | $2,261 |
| 800 Orange Grove Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 120 S Belmont St | 1BR-1BA 800 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| The Harrison | Anne | Studio,1BA | $2,460 |
| lou600 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,475 |
| AMLI Lex on Orange | E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,481 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA
As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $2.25 price per square foot 3 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at MA - 538 North Maryland Avenue starting at $2,875 with a $2.40 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Plaza Apartment | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| MA - 538 North Maryland Avenue | 2/1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.40 |
| 800 E Wilson Ave | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.70 |
| lou600 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 720 Louise Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| 231 N Isabel St, Unit 8 | 231 N Isabel St | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| 120 S Belmont St | 1BR-1BA 800 SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 528 N Jackson St, Unit Jackson | 528 N Jackson St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 800 Orange Grove Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 229 N Belmont St, Unit # C | 229 N Belmont St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $2,481.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is The Howard which is listed at $2,177, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $4,717.
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 25 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 $707 which is $4,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.
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