Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brand Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,200 (140 Rentals)

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property at 541 E Palmer Ave

$1,795

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$1,795

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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541 E Palmer Ave

GlendaleCA91205

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Flats on Elk
$2,072 - $2,773
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$2,072 - $2,773

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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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property at 533 E Lomita Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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533 E Lomita Ave

GlendaleCA91205
property at 1116 E Palmer Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1116 E Palmer Ave, Unit 5

1116 E Palmer Ave
GlendaleCA91205

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property at 1235 S Adams St

$2,250

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1235 S Adams St

GlendaleCA91205
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Brio
$2,323 - $4,104
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Brio

546 W Colorado StGlendale, CA 91204
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property at 367 Vine St

$2,400

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367 Vine St, Unit 367 Vine

367 Vine St
GlendaleCA91204
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The Imperial
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Imperial

914-920 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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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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The Regent Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Regent Apartments

445 S Central AveGlendale, CA 91204
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South Brand, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Brand Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Brand area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLC priced from $1,395. The Arts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable South Brand apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gem Glendale - Gem Glendale LLCBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
The Arts0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,425
1253 S Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,495
429 W Garfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,500
Windsor CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
Gateway GlendaleSingleStudio,1BA$1,565
405 E Harvard St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,595
Windsor, 5260 Bedroom 1 Bath - 79523Studio,1BA$1,600
404 E Chevy Chase DrSingleStudio,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brand, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Brand area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 bedroom Model at Belmont Plaza Apartment in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Brand apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 516 E Palmer Ave starting at $2,700 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Brand apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belmont Plaza Apartment2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.34
516 E Palmer Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.30
3324 Drew St2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
219 E Chestnut St, Unit D219 E Chestnut St2BR,1BA$2.51
614 S Louise St, Unit 614 S. Louise614 S Louise St1BR,1BA$2.00
Lomita Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Chateau Louise1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
Isabel Apartments, LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
1005 S Central Ave, Unit 3011005 S Central AveStudio ,1BA$2.66

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South Brand, Glendale, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Glendale. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, 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 South Brand Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Brand?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Brand is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Brand?

The cheapest apartment in South Brand is 1253 S Glendale Ave which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in South Brand costs $2,606.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Brand?

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 13 regular apartments in South Brand 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 South Brand?

Cheap apartments in South Brand have an average cost of $383 which is $2,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Brand.

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