Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (107 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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Flats on Elk
$2,057 - $2,107
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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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Indie Collection
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$2,196 - $3,506
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Indie Collection

1435 Stanley AveGlendale, CA 91206
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$2,300

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827 N Glendale Ave

GlendaleCA91206
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$2,500

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641 Corwin Ave

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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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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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1116 E Lexington Dr
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1116 E Lexington Dr

1116 E Lexington DrGlendale, 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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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 Isabel Apartments, LLC priced from $1,495. Chateau Lily - Chateau Lily LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Chateau Lily - Chateau Lily LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Azure GlendaleStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community1 BR1BR,1BA$1,800
318-320 S Chevy Chase Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$1,995
1515 E Colorado St1 Bedroom-$500 Weekly Rates1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.19 price per square foot 237 N Kenwood St Model at 237 N Kenwood St, Unit B in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,800. 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.
237 N Kenwood St, Unit B237 N Kenwood St4BR,3.5BA$2.19
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
800 E Wilson Ave3-Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$2.70
Orange Grove, 1232-12342BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.56
338 N Howard St, Unit 2 Bed338 N Howard St2BR,2BA$2.35
630 Naranja Dr, Unit 102630 Naranja Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
how3202+12BR,1BA$2.51
132 Lukens Pl, Unit #A132 Lukens Pl2BR,1BA$2.78
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$2.56
209 N Verdugo Rd, Unit 209 B Verdugo Rd209 N Verdugo Rd1BR,1BA$2.71

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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA

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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 LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $4,800.

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 $124 which is $4,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.

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