Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (35 Rentals)
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1116 E Lexington Dr

Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!

Elk Villas...Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Apartments...Prime Location!

529.5 N Jackson St

705 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 12

211 North Isabel

330 E Fairview Ave, Unit #3
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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho San Rafael Studio Apartments | $1,741 | $1,350 | $2,200 |
| Rancho San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $1,685 | $3,795 |
| Rancho San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,922 | $1,900 | $4,115 |
| Rancho San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,688 | $3,200 | $3,770 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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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 Glendale's Hidden Little Gem! priced from $1,650. 211 North Isabel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendale's Hidden Little Gem! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 211 North Isabel | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Rock Glen Villa...Gorgeous Newly Remodeled Apartments In Glendale Neighborhood! | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA
As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.29 price per square foot 132 S Adams St Model at 132 S Adams St, Unit 212 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2 Bed + 2 Bath Model at 325 E Stocker St starting at $2,999 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the College Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 132 S Adams St, Unit 212 | 132 S Adams St | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.29 |
| 325 E Stocker St | 2 Bed + 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| 419 S Verdugo Rd, Unit 110 | 419 S Verdugo Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| 321 E Dryden St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Azure Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 705 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 12 | 705 S Chevy Chase Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Rock Glen Villa...Gorgeous Newly Remodeled Apartments In Glendale Neighborhood! | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 1117 E California Ave, Unit B | 1117 E California Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| 338 N Howard St, Unit Studio | 338 N Howard St | Studio ,0.5BA | $2.70 |
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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 $1,975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is 211 North Isabel which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $3,770.
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 6 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 $226 which is $3,544 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.
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