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Northridge, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Northridge, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/29/2025

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$4,134$1,39585

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
Parkside Villa Apartments0HStudio,1BA$1,250
8742 Orion0x1Studio,1BA$1,350
Terra Grande ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Zelzah Avenue ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,395
Studio Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,445
Diamond PointeStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Tahitian Village ApartmentsTahitian Village - StudioStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northridge area is the $2.10 price per square foot 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath Model at Variel Townhomes in the in the Rancho Paso Fino in Chatsworth neighborhood starting from $3,150. 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.
Variel Townhomes3 Bedroom + 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.10
Palm Terrace3x23BR,2BA$1.95
La Croix Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.69
17211 Chatsworth Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.56
7524 Sepulveda Blvd1/11BR,1BA$1.77
Cedros ApartmentsExecutive 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Sun TerraceLarge Loft1BR,1BA$2.07
Big Roscoe Apartments1+11BR,1BA$2.07
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.96
Reflections at WyandotteOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northridge

What type of rentals are currently available in Northridge?

There are currently 2018 Apartments for Rent in Northridge, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,040 to $10,194. There are also 291 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northridge ranging from $800 to $19,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northridge?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northridge ranges from $800 to $19,950 with an average monthly rent of $5,489.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northridge?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northridge range from $2,625 to $10,194, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,585.

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