Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Ruby House
Studio Apartments

Ruby House

224 N Maryland AveGlendale, CA 91206
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243-245 N Adams St
Studio Apartments

243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Cedar Regency
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Regency

300 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio Apartments

228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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211 North Isabel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

211 North Isabel

211 N Isabel StGlendale, CA 91206
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339 N Howard St
1 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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Jackson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

303 N Jackson StGlendale, CA 91206
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407-409 W Lexington Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

407-409 W Lexington Dr

407-409 W Lexington DrGlendale, CA 91203
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Kenwood Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

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

Pioneer Villas

370 W Pioneer DrGlendale, CA 91203
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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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330 W Doran St
2 Bedroom Apartments

330 W Doran St

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

321 N Cedar St

321 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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bel144
1 Bedroom Apartments

bel144

144 N Belmont StGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Village

311-315 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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221 N. Cedar Street
3 Bedroom Apartments

221 N. Cedar Street

221 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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537 N Kenwood St
2 Bedroom Apartments

537 N Kenwood St

537 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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Fulton House
Studio Apartments

Fulton House

404-414 Myrtle StGlendale, CA 91203
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Belmont Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

311 N Belmont 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 ICO Glendale Flats LLC priced from $1,650. Eleve Lofts and Skydeck has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,158. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ICO Glendale Flats LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
Eleve Lofts and SkydeckStudioStudio,1BA$2,158
bur3222BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,295
The BrandResidence S1Studio,1BA$2,494
AMLI Lex on OrangeE1Studio,1BA$2,513
The Howardjm1x1b1BR,1BA$2,518
The AdelineS1Studio,1BA$2,620
AltanaUrban One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA

As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $3.40 price per square foot G2A.4R Model at 416 on Broadway in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,875. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the 126 Franklin Ct Model at 126 Franklin Ct, Unit 126 Franklin ct. starting at $4,300 with a $3.91 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.
416 on BroadwayG2A.4R2BR,2BA$3.40
126 Franklin Ct, Unit 126 Franklin ct.126 Franklin Ct4BR,2BA$3.91
Doran Residences LLCA - 2 B 2B1BR,1BA$3.88
bur3222BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.57
The BrandResidence A31BR,1BA$3.58
245 N Louise St, Unit Lovely Duplex245 N Louise St1BR,1BA$3.13
Onyx Glendale1B-A21BR,1BA$3.85
AltanaUrban One Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.07
ICO Glendale Flats LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.97
245 N Adams St, Unit 7245 N Adams StStudio ,1BA$2.75

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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood in Glendale, CA

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

61 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 $2,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is The Howard which is listed at $2,518, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $4,850.

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 19 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 $961 which is $3,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.

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