Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (126 Rentals)

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property at 1126 E Doran St

$1,925 - $2,450

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1126 E Doran St

GlendaleCA91206

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Flats on Elk
$2,072 - $2,773
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$2,072 - $2,773
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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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property at 500 Hill Dr

$2,095

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500 Hill Dr

GlendaleCA91206
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Windsor Villas
$2,187 - $2,369
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$2,187 - $2,369
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Windsor Villas

1377 E Windsor RdGlendale, CA 91205
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property at 411 E Randolph St

$2,195

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411 E Randolph St

GlendaleCA91207
property at 533 E Lomita Ave

$2,200

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533 E Lomita Ave

GlendaleCA91205

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Villa Apartments
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Villa Apartments

427 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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410 S Glendale Ave
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410 S Glendale Ave

410 S Glendale AveGlendale, CA 91205
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243-245 N Adams St
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243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Ace 121 Apartments
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121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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406 Piedmont Ave
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406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, CA 91206
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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 Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLC priced from $1,395. LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLCBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community0+1Studio,1BA$1,500
405 E Harvard St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Verdugo ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Isabel Apartments, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
Chateau Lily - Chateau Lily LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
#1611BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,775
Aspen Apartments1Bd 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2BD/2BT Model at Villa D' Roga LLC starting at $2,381 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the East Hollywood 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.
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
Villa D' Roga LLC2BD/2BT2BR,2BA$2.27
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
323 N Howard St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.81
sin1321BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.53
Isabel Apartments, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
520 Naranja Dr, Unit 520 Naranja Dr520 Naranja Dr1BR,1BA$2.86
Aspen Apartments1Bd 1Ba1BR,1BA$2.76
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.73
919 N Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.76

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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 $1,795.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is 405 E Harvard St which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $2,329.

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 4 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 $633 which is $1,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.

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