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

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$2,246 - $5,132
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275 W Lexington DrGlendale, CA 91203
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763 E Doran St, Unit A
$2,250
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763 E Doran St, Unit A

763 E Doran StGlendale, CA 91206
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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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424 Oak St, Unit 227

424 Oak St
GlendaleCA91204
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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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The Arts
Studio Apartments

The Arts

138 N Artsakh AveGlendale, 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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511 N Central Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 N Central Ave

511 N Central AveGlendale, CA 91203
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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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405 E Harvard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 E Harvard St

405 E Harvard StGlendale, CA 91205
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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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Imperial
1 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial

110 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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321 N Cedar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

321 N Cedar St

321 N Cedar StGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Village

311-315 N Kenwood 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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bel144
1 Bedroom Apartments

bel144

144 N Belmont 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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how320
2 Bedroom Apartments

how320

320 N Howard 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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Eleve
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleve

200 E BroadwayGlendale, CA 91205
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bur322
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

bur322

322 Burchett 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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Cedar Regency
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Regency

300 N Cedar 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
405 E Harvard St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,650
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
Harvard Hill Apartments1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,828
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,950
EleveStudioStudio,1BA$2,115
The HowardOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,134
bur3222BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,145
323 N Howard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
601 N Isabel St, Unit 101601 N Isabel St3BR,2.5BA$2.58
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
346 N Louise St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.40
336 W Wilson Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.40
317 Milford St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.55
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
323 N Howard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.81
763 E Doran St, Unit A763 E Doran St1BR,1BA$3.00
bur3222BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.88
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $2,250.

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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