Cheap Homes for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,500 (14 Rentals)

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property at 5044 Loleta Ave

$2,150

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5044 Loleta Ave

Los AngelesCA90041
property at 411 E Randolph St

$2,295

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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411 E Randolph St

GlendaleCA91207

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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 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
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community0+1Studio,1BA$1,500
405 E Harvard St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,650
919 N Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.58 price per square foot 601 N Isabel St Model at 601 N Isabel St, Unit 101 in the in the East Hollywood neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at 322 E Dryden St starting at $2,995 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the East Hollywood 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.
601 N Isabel St, Unit 101601 N Isabel St3BR,2.5BA$2.58
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$2.27
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
2121 N Verdugo Rd1/11BR,1BA$2.50
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54
919 N Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.76
1116 E Lexington Dr1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rancho San Rafael

What type of rentals are currently available in Rancho San Rafael?

There are currently 1353 Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $4,200. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rancho San Rafael ranging from $1,595 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rancho San Rafael?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rancho San Rafael ranges from $1,595 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,423.

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