Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (60 Rentals)

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1354 Carlton Dr

GlendaleCA91205

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Villa Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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410 S Glendale Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

410 S Glendale Ave

410 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91205
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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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406 Piedmont Ave
Studio Apartments

406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, 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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609 S Adams St
1 Bedroom Apartments

609 S Adams St

609 S Adams StGlendale, CA 91205
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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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2121 N Verdugo Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 N Verdugo Rd

2121 N Verdugo RdGlendale, CA 91208
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Jackson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

303 N Jackson StGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

404 E Harvard StGlendale, CA 91205
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The Viking
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Viking

323 E Chestnut StGlendale, CA 91205
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124 N Adams
2 Bedroom Apartments

124 N Adams

124 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Stanely Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stanely Gardens

1140-1142 Stanley AveGlendale, CA 91206
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1133 Campbell St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1133 Campbell St

1133 Campbell StGlendale, CA 91207
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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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lex122
1 Bedroom Apartments

lex122

1222 E Lexington DrGlendale, 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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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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1114 E Wilson Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1114 E Wilson Ave

1114 E Wilson AveGlendale, CA 91206
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Kenwood Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Village

311-315 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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1508 E Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1508 E Maple St

1508 E Maple StGlendale, CA 91205
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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rancho San Rafael Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Rafael area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Elk Villas priced from $1,650. Glendale's Hidden Little Gem! has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elk VillasStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,700
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,750
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ CommunityEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,800
1513 Dixon St1 bed1BR,1BA$1,850
1515 E Colorado St1 Bedroom-$500 Weekly Rates1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.61 price per square foot 1830 N Verdugo Rd Model at 1830 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 109 in the in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Flats on Elk starting at $2,750 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1830 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 1091830 N Verdugo Rd2BR,2BA$2.61
Flats on Elk2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$3.06
1116 E Lexington Dr2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.81
Azure GlendaleA11BR,1BA$2.86
1714 Orchard Ave, Unit 17161714 Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
1807 Bara Rd, Unit B1807 Bara Rd2BR,1BA$2.93
356 Merrill Ave, Unit 356 Merrill Glendale356 Merrill Ave1BR,1BA$3.19
1513 Dixon St1 bed1BR,1BA$2.85
245 N Adams St, Unit 7245 N Adams StStudio ,1BA$2.75
330 E Fairview Ave, Unit #1330 E Fairview Ave1BR,1BA$3.08

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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, and the greater Los Angeles area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Rafael Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho San Rafael is under $2,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is 1116 E Lexington Dr which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $10,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho San Rafael?

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 3 regular apartments in Rancho San Rafael 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 Rancho San Rafael?

Cheap apartments in Rancho San Rafael have an average cost of $213 which is $10,637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.

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