Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Porter Ranch Neighborhood of Northridge, CA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)

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Porter Ranch, Northridge, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Porter Ranch Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Porter Ranch area of Northridge, CA is a Studio unit found at Meridian Pointe Apartments priced from $1,175. Heights on Superior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Porter Ranch apartments for rent in Northridge, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meridian Pointe ApartmentsCSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$1,175
Heights on SuperiorCo-Living JuniorStudio,$1,299
Candlewood NorthPACIFICAStudio,1BA$1,613

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter Ranch, CA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Porter Ranch area is the $3.50 price per square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at 11518 Lyster Ave Fully Furnished in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value Porter Ranch apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at The Woodside Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Porter Ranch apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11518 Lyster Ave Fully Furnished3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.50
The Woodside Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.32
Northpoint Apartments at CSUN2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.61
Ventana Senior ApartmentsTwo Bed/One Bath A-22BR,1BA$3.53
The Village at Granada HillsDevonshire2BR,1BA$2.62
The Lodge at Porter Ranch Apartments2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$3.44
Citronia Landmark ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.40
Waterstone1BD, 1BTH A111BR,1BA$3.13
Tesoro Senior ApartmentsUnit 1B1BR,1BA$2.95
Park MerridyOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Porter Ranch, Northridge, CA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Northridge, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Porter Ranch Neighborhood in Northridge, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porter Ranch Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Porter Ranch?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Porter Ranch is under $2,272.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Porter Ranch?

The cheapest apartment in Porter Ranch is Park Merridy which is listed at $1,764, while the average apartment in Porter Ranch costs $3,977.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Porter Ranch?

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 32 regular apartments in Porter Ranch 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 Porter Ranch?

Cheap apartments in Porter Ranch have an average cost of $841 which is $3,136 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Porter Ranch.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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