Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Brand Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,200 (109 Rentals)

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property at 311 E Maple St

$1,835

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$1,835

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311 E Maple St, Unit 6

311 E Maple St
GlendaleCA91205
property at 447 W Elk Ave

$1,895

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$1,895

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447 W Elk Ave, Unit 9

447 W Elk Ave
GlendaleCA91204

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property at 612 Alta Vista Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

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612 Alta Vista Dr

GlendaleCA91205
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Flats on Elk
$2,057 - $2,758
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$2,057 - $2,758

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Flats on Elk

1119 E Elk AveGlendale, CA 91205
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property at 1235 S Adams St

$2,100

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1235 S Adams St, Unit #B

1235 S Adams St
GlendaleCA91205
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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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809 E Garfield Ave
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809 E Garfield Ave

809 E Garfield AveGlendale, CA 91205
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126-128 W Elk Ave
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126-128 W Elk Ave

126-128 W Elk AveGlendale, CA 91204

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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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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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Colorado, 461
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Colorado, 461

461 W Colorado StGlendale, CA 91204
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404 E Chevy Chase Dr
Studio Apartments

404 E Chevy Chase Dr

404 E Chevy Chase DrGlendale, CA 91205
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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. Isabel Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
Isabel Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Windsor CourtBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550
429 W Garfield Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,550
Gateway GlendaleSingleStudio,1BA$1,565
1253 S Glendale Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,575
215 W Acacia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,690
Palmer ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
River Flats LLC1BD/1BTH1BR,1BA$1,777

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Brand, CA

As of July 05, 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 bed/2 bath Model at wil620 starting at $2,650 with a $2.41 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
wil6202 bed/2 bath2BR,2BA$2.41
3324 Drew St2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.81
614 S Louise St, Unit 614 S. Louise614 S Louise St1BR,1BA$2.00
336 W Wilson Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.40
715-721 Garfield Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.56
Lomita Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.58
bel1441BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.55
Imperial1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.54
215 W Acacia Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.41

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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South Brand, Glendale, CA

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

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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 $1,777.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Brand is 429 W Garfield Ave which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in South Brand costs $5,081.

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 16 regular apartments in South Brand that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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