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

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275 W Lexington DrGlendale, 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
Studio Apartments

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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The Arts
Studio Apartments

The Arts

138 N Artsakh AveGlendale, CA 91206
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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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

407-409 W Lexington Dr

407-409 W Lexington DrGlendale, CA 91203
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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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321 N Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 N Cedar St

321 N Cedar 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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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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372 W Doran St
1 Bedroom Apartments

372 W Doran St

372 W Doran StGlendale, CA 91203
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221 N. Cedar Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

221 N. Cedar Street

221 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

611 N Howard 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton House

404-414 Myrtle StGlendale, CA 91203
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Belmont Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Apartments

311 N Belmont StGlendale, CA 91206
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Onyx Glendale
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Onyx Glendale

313 W California AveGlendale, CA 91203
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322 Burchett St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

322 Burchett St

322 Burchett StGlendale, CA 91203

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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,617
EleveStudioStudio,1BA$1,972
The HowardOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2,131
Villa D'Roga1 BED/1 BATHROOM1BR,1BA$2,195
Onyx Glendales2Studio,1BA$2,195
how3202+12BR,1BA$2,200
Maia Avira at GlendaleStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,295
Next on LexS1Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
237 N Kenwood St, Unit B237 N Kenwood St4BR,3.5BA$2.29
720 Louise Apartments3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$2.62
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.32
MA - 538 North Maryland Avenue2/1.52BR,1.5BA$2.33
800 E Wilson Ave3-Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.70
Broadway Glendale by WisemanTwo-Bedroom Two-Bathroom - A2BR,2BA$3.18
120 S Belmont St2BR-1BA 1040 SF2BR,1BA$2.59
Live Near The Americana! | 2nd Month Free!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.60
how3202+12BR,1BA$2.63
The HowardOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.15

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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 $2,306.

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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