Cheap Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA from $500 (123 Rentals)

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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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Zelzah Avenue Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zelzah Avenue Apartments

10331 Zelzah AveNorthridge, CA 91326
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Nordhoff Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nordhoff Apartments

19229 Nordhoff StNorthridge, CA 91324
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Northridge Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northridge Manor

18540 Prairie 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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Garden Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Terrace

19241 Nordhoff StNorthridge, CA 91324
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Napa Palms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Napa Palms

18430 Napa StNorthridge, CA 91325
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18404 Vincennes Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18404 Vincennes Street

18404 Vincennes StNorthridge, CA 91325
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18407 Dearborn Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18407 Dearborn Street

18407 Dearborn StNorthridge, CA 91325
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18400 Napa St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18400 Napa St

18400 Napa StNorthridge, CA 91325
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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University Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

University Gardens

8762 Etiwanda AveNorthridge, CA 91325

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Mission Gateway
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Gateway

8811 Sepulveda BlvdNorth Hills, CA 91343
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Victoria Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Apartments

7817 Reseda BlvdReseda, CA 91335
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9232 Sepulveda Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

9232 Sepulveda Blvd

9232 Sepulveda BlvdNorth Hills, CA 91343
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Tropicana
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tropicana

7445 Canby AveReseda, CA 91335
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Roscoe Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roscoe Apartments

20006 Roscoe BlvdWinnetka, CA 91306
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Northridge, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Northridge, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Northridge, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Northridge Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Porter Ranch$3,976$1,59567

Cheapest Available Northridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Northridge, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reflections at Wyandotte in the Warner Center neighborhood priced from $1,146. The Rose Apartments in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Northridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reflections at WyandotteOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,146
The Rose ApartmentsCSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$1,175
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
lan81450BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,199
8742 Orion0x1Studio,1BA$1,250
Zelzah Avenue ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
Terra Grande ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Studio Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,445
Oak Tree ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Tahitian Village ApartmentsTahitian Village - StudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA

As of January 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northridge area is the $1.95 price per square foot C1 Model at IMT Belasera at Superior in the in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Northridge apartment is the 3x2 Model at Palm Terrace starting at $2,725 with a $1.95 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.
IMT Belasera at SuperiorC13BR,2BA$1.95
Palm Terrace3x23BR,2BA$1.95
La Croix Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.61
6940 SepulvedaB22BR,2BA$2.05
18400 Prairie Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.72
7524 Sepulveda Blvd1/11BR,1BA$1.77
Ensemble at NorthridgeB12BR,2BA$1.33
Cedros ApartmentsExecutive 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Big Roscoe Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.07
Sun TerraceLarge Loft1BR,1BA$2.07

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A Local Expert's Top Neighborhood Guide for Renters While Attending Major Colleges and Universities in Los Angeles

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Northridge Overview

Northridge, is located in the beautiful San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County. Northridge has a little bit of everything for residents in all demographics. Whether you are looking for a bustling city with a top-notch university, a city with a spacious family center or are into outdoor activities, you will feel right at home in Northridge. Between beautiful weather, a thriving economy and affordable apartments in Northridge, this lovely Los Angeles locale has legitimate mass appeal. Apartments in Northridge provide quick and easy access to all the amenities of Los Angeles, are affordably priced and have much more space than most assume.

Why live in Northridge, CA?

Northridge is the perfect location for singles, retirees and those with kids. The area's elite schools, proximity to the major interstates, endless shopping opportunities and abundance of 5-star restaurants provide locals with all sorts of different options for fun under the sun. Speaking of the sun, Northridge receives plenty of it. It is a near guarantee that you will be able to step outside of your Northridge apartment any day of the year and go for a run, hike or bike ride without interference from mother nature. Above all, Northridge residents enjoy living in this area as it is in close proximity to employers throughout the greater Los Angeles area.

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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 $1,450.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northridge?

The cheapest apartment in Northridge is Reflections at Wyandotte which is listed at $1,146, while the average apartment in Northridge costs $3,976.

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 13 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 $545 which is $3,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northridge.

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