
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (56 Rentals)
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711 N Jackson St, Unit 1

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763 E Doran St, Unit A

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1010 Orange Grove Ave, Unit B

Villa D' Roga LLC

The Brand

424 Oak St, Unit 227

Villa Apartments
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243-245 N Adams St

Maryland Glendale LP

The Arts

Ace 121 Apartments

Isabel Apartments, LLC

719 Orange Grove Ave

228 S Kenwood St

927 E Lexington Dr

511 N Central Ave

339 N Howard St
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405 E Harvard St

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407-409 W Lexington Dr

Kenwood Arms

Belmont Manor Apartments

Pioneer Villas

315-319 N Howard St

Glendale Flats

109 N Adams St

211 North Isabel
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Imperial

330 W Doran St

367 W Lexington Dr

321 N Cedar St

Kenwood Village

525 N Kenwood St

bel144

372 W Doran St

414 N Columbus Ave

221 N. Cedar Street
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The Howard

537 N Kenwood St

380 W California Ave

how320

Fulton House

Eleve

bur322

Belmont Apartments

Cedar Regency

Orange Grove Apartments
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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 | $2,877 | $2,246 | $4,166 |
| Downtown Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,164 | $1,828 | $6,400 |
| Downtown Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,210 | $2,295 | $7,900 |
| Downtown Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,835 | $3,250 | $7,711 |
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There are currently 56 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 The Arts priced from $1,425. 405 E Harvard St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| 405 E Harvard St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Imperial | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Harvard Hill Apartments | 1BD/1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,828 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Eleve | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,115 |
| The Howard | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $2,134 |
| bur322 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,145 |
| 323 N Howard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $2.58 price per square foot 601 N Isabel St Model at 601 N Isabel St, Unit 101 in the in the East Hollywood neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment starting at $2,900 with a $2.34 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 N Isabel St, Unit 101 | 601 N Isabel St | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.58 |
| Belmont Plaza Apartment | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| 346 N Louise St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 336 W Wilson Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| 317 Milford St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 323 N Howard St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 763 E Doran St, Unit A | 763 E Doran St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| bur322 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.88 |
| Imperial | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is 405 E Harvard St which is listed at $1,650, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $4,911.
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 12 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 $747 which is $4,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.
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