
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (34 Rentals)
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Elk Villas...Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Apartments...Prime Location!

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705 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 12

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1117 E California Ave

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Monarch Terrace Apartments

410 S Glendale Ave
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1134-1138 E Elk Ave

Verdugo Plaza Apartments

243-245 N Adams St

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406 Piedmont Ave

1140 E Elk Ave

719 Orange Grove Ave

616 Granada St
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228 S Kenwood St

Villa Las Palmas

339 N Howard St

609 S Adams St

1129-1131 E California Ave

1717-1719 Holly Dr

Jackson Apartments

2121 N Verdugo Rd
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Kenwood Arms

The Viking

124 N Adams

cal112

1133 Campbell St

109 N Adams St

315-319 N Howard St

Stanely Gardens
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211 North Isabel

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 | $1,727 | $1,500 | $1,895 |
| Rancho San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,800 | $3,795 |
| Rancho San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,847 | $1,900 | $4,000 |
| Rancho San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,755 | $3,495 | $3,807 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Villas...Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Apartments...Prime Location! | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 1401 E Broadway | 1405-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 318-320 S Chevy Chase Dr | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1033 E Glenoaks Blvd, Unit 1033 1-2 | 1033 E Glenoaks Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Orange Grove, 1232-1234 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 1145 E Wilson Ave, Unit 1 | 1145 E Wilson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| bel144 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 1116 E Lexington Dr | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| 138 Olive St, Unit 131G | 138 Olive St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 1427 Rock Glen Ave, Unit 9 | 1427 Rock Glen Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 1714 Orchard Ave, Unit 1714 | 1714 Orchard Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 1401 E Broadway | 1405-4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 705 S Chevy Chase Dr, Unit 12 | 705 S Chevy Chase Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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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 $1,950.
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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