Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northridge Neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA from $872 (71 Rentals)

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property at 8827 Darby Ave

$650 - $1,675

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$650 - $1,675

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$650 - $1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8827 Darby Ave

NorthridgeCA91325
property at 8747 Canby Ave

$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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8747 Canby Ave

NorthridgeCA91325
property at 10666 Yarmouth Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10666 Yarmouth Ave

Granada HillsCA91344

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property at 19124 Clymer St

$1,595

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19124 Clymer St

Porter RanchCA91326

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Malden Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Malden Apartments

18321 Malden StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Northridge Villa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northridge Villa

18521 Prairie StNorthridge, CA 91324
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Villa Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Verde Apartments

10339 Zelzah AveNorthridge, CA 91326
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Reseda Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reseda Court

9600 Reseda BlvdNorthridge, CA 91324
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Halstead Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Halstead Manor

18416 Halsted StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Nordhoff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nordhoff Apartments

19229 Nordhoff StNorthridge, CA 91324
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Halsted Palms Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Halsted Palms Apartments

18425 Halsted StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Napa Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Napa Palms

18430 Napa StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Garden Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Terrace

19241 Nordhoff StNorthridge, CA 91324
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17071 Chatsworth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17071 Chatsworth St

17071 Chatsworth StGranada Hills, CA 91344
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10520 Balboa Blvd.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10520 Balboa Blvd.

10520 Balboa BlvdGranada Hills, CA 91344
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University Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

8762 Etiwanda AveNorthridge, CA 91325
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17127 Chatsworth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17127 Chatsworth St

17127 Chatsworth StGranada Hills, CA 91344
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18400 Napa St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18400 Napa St

18400 Napa StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Balboa Grande Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Balboa Grande Apartments

10620 Balboa BlvdGranada Hills, CA 91344
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18404 Vincennes Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18404 Vincennes Street

18404 Vincennes StNorthridge, CA 91325
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rose ApartmentsDrake: Shared Renovated StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Azul Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,475
Balboa Ranch ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
18411 Vincennes Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,598
18424 Halsted Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,598
Northridge Manor1 Br1BR,1BA$1,600
Chateau 16700 Devonshire Apartments, LLCStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
Parkside Villa Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,650
Americana NorthridgeStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
37 unit building close to CSUN!1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8800 Etiwanda Ave, Unit 88800 Etiwanda Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.04
17211 Chatsworth Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.68
Maravilla Apartments at CSUN2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.71
The Woodside Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.16
10535 Lindley AvenueTwo Bedroom + Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.38
18400 Prairie Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89
18407 Dearborn Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.26
19248 Bryant St1 Bed 1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.33
18411 Vincennes Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
18424 Halsted Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,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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