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

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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
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

410 S Glendale Ave

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

243-245 N Adams St

243-245 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Ace 121 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ace 121 Apartments

121 N Kenwood StGlendale, CA 91206
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406 Piedmont Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

406 Piedmont Ave

406 Piedmont AveGlendale, CA 91206
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1140 E Elk Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1140 E Elk Ave

1140 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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719 Orange Grove Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

719 Orange Grove Ave

719 Orange Grove AveGlendale, CA 91205
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616 Granada St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

616 Granada St

616 Granada StGlendale, CA 91205
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228 S Kenwood St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

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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339 N Howard St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

339 N Howard St

339 N Howard StGlendale, CA 91206
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609 S Adams St
1 Bedroom Apartments

609 S Adams St

609 S Adams StGlendale, CA 91205
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Jackson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Apartments

303 N Jackson StGlendale, CA 91206
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2121 N Verdugo Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2121 N Verdugo Rd

2121 N Verdugo RdGlendale, CA 91208
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A Local Guide's Expert Take on the Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Glendale, California

Explore Glendale, California's budget-friendly neighborhoods to rent. Find out about walkability, parks, safety, and access to LA and Pasadena all from your Glendale apartment.

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Kenwood Arms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood Arms

404 E Harvard StGlendale, CA 91205
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The Viking
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Viking

323 E Chestnut StGlendale, CA 91205
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124 N Adams
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

124 N Adams

124 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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cal112
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

cal112

1121-1125 E California AveGlendale, CA 91206
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1133 Campbell St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1133 Campbell St

1133 Campbell StGlendale, CA 91207
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109 N Adams St
2 Bedroom Apartments

109 N Adams St

109 N Adams StGlendale, CA 91206
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Stanely Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stanely Gardens

1140-1142 Stanley AveGlendale, CA 91206
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211 North Isabel
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

211 North Isabel

211 N Isabel 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 Elk Villas...Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Apartments...Prime Location! priced from $1,595. 1116 E Lexington Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elk Villas...Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Apartments...Prime Location!StudioStudio,1BA$1,595
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,800
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ CommunityEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,800
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
1401 E Broadway1405-41BR,1BA$1,900
318-320 S Chevy Chase Dr1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.42 price per square foot 1033 E Glenoaks Blvd Model at 1033 E Glenoaks Blvd, Unit 1033 1-2 in the in the East Hollywood neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Orange Grove, 1232-1234 starting at $2,750 with a $2.61 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.
1033 E Glenoaks Blvd, Unit 1033 1-21033 E Glenoaks Blvd2BR,1BA$2.42
Orange Grove, 1232-12342BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.61
1145 E Wilson Ave, Unit 11145 E Wilson Ave2BR,1BA$2.33
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
1116 E Lexington Dr2 BR 1 BA2BR,1BA$2.81
138 Olive St, Unit 131G138 Olive St2BR,1BA$2.86
1427 Rock Glen Ave, Unit 91427 Rock Glen Ave1BR,1BA$2.33
1714 Orchard Ave, Unit 17141714 Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$2.67
1401 E Broadway1405-41BR,1BA$2.53
705 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 12705 S Chevy Chase Dr1BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA

Ranked #11

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 1116 E Lexington Dr which is listed at $1,800, 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 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 $360 which is $3,447 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.

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