
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northridge Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $872 (71 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northridge area of Los Angeles.


18627 Liggett St

18706 Nordhoff St

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9010 Balcom Ave, Unit Pool Studio

18360 Napa St

10540 Balboa Blvd

8827 Darby Ave

8747 Canby Ave

10666 Yarmouth Ave

Parkside Villa Apartments
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19124 Clymer St

18411 Vincennes Street

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8548 Reseda Blvd, Unit 502

18400 Prairie Street
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19248 Bryant St

Lassen Carriage House LLC

Northridge Terrace House

Park Merridy

Cambridge On Devonshire

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17071 Chatsworth St

10520 Balboa Blvd.

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Balboa Grande Apartments

18404 Vincennes Street

18424 Halsted Avenue
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Northridge, Los Angeles, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northridge?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Studio Apartments | $1,866 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
| Northridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,550 | $3,000 |
| Northridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,195 | $3,735 |
| Northridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,164 | $2,795 | $5,598 |
| Northridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,595 | $1,605 |
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There are currently 71 rentals with your search options within a 10 mile radius of the Northridge Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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Cheapest Available Northridge Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northridge area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at The Rose Apartments priced from $1,395. Azul Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Northridge apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Apartments | Drake: Shared Renovated Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Azul Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,475 |
| Balboa Ranch Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 18411 Vincennes Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
| 18424 Halsted Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
| Northridge Manor | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Chateau 16700 Devonshire Apartments, LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| Parkside Villa Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Americana Northridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| 37 unit building close to CSUN! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northridge area is the $2.04 price per square foot 8800 Etiwanda Ave Model at 8800 Etiwanda Ave, Unit 8 in the in the Antelope Valley neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Northridge apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 17211 Chatsworth Street starting at $2,098 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Antelope Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northridge apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8800 Etiwanda Ave, Unit 8 | 8800 Etiwanda Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.04 |
| 17211 Chatsworth Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Maravilla Apartments at CSUN | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.71 |
| The Woodside Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| 10535 Lindley Avenue | Two Bedroom + Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 18400 Prairie Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| 18407 Dearborn Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 19248 Bryant St | 1 Bed 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 18411 Vincennes Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 18424 Halsted Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northridge Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northridge?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northridge is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northridge?
The cheapest apartment in Northridge is 18411 Vincennes Street which is listed at $1,598, while the average apartment in Northridge costs $2,377.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northridge?
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 66 regular apartments in Northridge 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 Northridge?
Cheap apartments in Northridge have an average cost of $818 which is $1,559 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northridge.
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