
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)
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1116 E Lexington Dr

Glendale's Hidden Little Gem!

Elk Villas

529.5 N Jackson St

Rock Glen Villa

LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community
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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 | $1,755 | $1,500 | $2,200 |
| Rancho San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,169 | $1,695 | $3,150 |
| Rancho San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $2,000 | $4,650 |
| Rancho San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,776 | $3,295 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 34 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. cal112 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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 |
| cal112 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Elk Villas | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| 211 North Isabel | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1515 E Colorado St | 1 Bedroom-$500 Weekly Rates | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Orange Grove, 1232-1234 in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at bel144 starting at $2,000 with a $2.48 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove, 1232-1234 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Indie Fairview | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 328 Griswold St, Unit 203 | 328 Griswold St | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 1422 Rock Glen Ave, Unit 214 | 1422 Rock Glen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Flats on Elk | 1BR/1BA - C | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Windsor Villas | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| 1207 N Verdugo Rd, Unit B | 1207 N Verdugo Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| 600 E Maple St | 600 E Maple St | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
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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 $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is cal112 which is listed at $1,750, 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 7 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 $261 which is $3,509 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.
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