Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (108 Rentals)

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Azure Glendale
$1,800 - $2,900
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$1,800 - $2,900
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Azure Glendale

1630 Calle VaqueroGlendale, CA 91206
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Indie Collection
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$2,056 - $3,356
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Indie Collection

1435 Stanley AveGlendale, CA 91206
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Flats on Elk
$2,057 - $2,758
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$2,057 - $2,758
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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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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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Windsor Villas
$2,279 - $2,807
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Windsor Villas

1377 E Windsor RdGlendale, CA 91205
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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
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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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Ace 121 Apartments

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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719 Orange Grove Ave
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719 Orange Grove Ave

719 Orange Grove AveGlendale, CA 91205
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616 Granada St
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616 Granada St

616 Granada StGlendale, CA 91205
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228 S Kenwood St
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228 S Kenwood St

228 S Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91205
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Villa Las Palmas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Las Palmas

118 Carr DrGlendale, CA 91205
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609 S Adams St
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609 S Adams St

609 S Adams StGlendale, CA 91205
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339 N Howard St
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339 N Howard St

339 N Howard StGlendale, CA 91206
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Jackson Apartments
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Jackson Apartments

303 N Jackson StGlendale, 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. Isabel Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
919 N Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,800
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,800
1422 E Maple St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,890
508 Hill Dr1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,895
Harvard Hill Apartments1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,931
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 322 E Dryden St in the in the East Hollywood neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael 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 Rancho San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
322 E Dryden St2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$2.14
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
630 Naranja Dr, Unit 102630 Naranja Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
123 S Verdugo Rd, Unit 123123 S Verdugo Rd2BR,1BA$2.38
1810 Verdugo Vista Dr, Unit Glendale unit for rent1810 Verdugo Vista Dr1BR,1BA$2.59
how3202+12BR,1BA$2.51
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$2.50
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54
919 N Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.76

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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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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA

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Among cities in California 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 $1,950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is 919 N Glendale Ave which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $3,807.

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 $554 which is $3,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.

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