
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Fernando, CA from $300 (66 Rentals)
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11700 Glenoaks Blvd

311 Griswold Ave

1206 Mountain View St

211 N Huntington St

La Graciela

Sun Pointe

Glen Oaks Apartments

639 Griffith St

North Hills Village Apartments
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Summer Breeze Apartments

11358 Acala Ave

908 Glenoaks Blvd

Maclay Gardens

1401-1407 Celis St

Summer View Apartment Homes

Devon Heights

Southwest Pointe Apartments

Reflections at Sepulveda

Aqua South
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13453 1/4 Filmore St, Unit 13457 1/2

14255 Tyler St, Unit 105

10560 Haddon Ave

10107 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Unit 10107

14860 Envoy St

Astoria Apartments

10022 Kester Ave, Unit #2, Unit #2

Olive View Gardens

15838 Chatsworth St

15838 Chatsworth St
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Woodman Lassen Apartments

10029 Sepulveda Blvd

Olive Manor

Asturias Senior Apartments

Sayre Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

Hansen Village

Villas Las Americas

Foothill Vista

Dronfield Apartments
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Cantabria Senior Apartments

Vista Crest

Los Robles Apartments

Pierce Park

Foothill Village Apartments

Casa Bien Apartments

13050 Dronfield Ave

Sylmar Avenue Apartments

Lakeview Terrace

13988-14000 Foothill Blvd
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San Fernando, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Fernando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap San Fernando Studio Apartments | $1,490 | $1,200 | $2,000 |
| Cheap San Fernando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $1,500 | $2,400 |
| Cheap San Fernando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,800 | $3,995 |
| Cheap San Fernando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $2,749 | $3,625 |
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Cheapest Available San Fernando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in San Fernando, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Villas Las Americas in the Stonebridge Place in Sylmar neighborhood priced from $1,241. Devon Heights in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Fernando apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas Las Americas | 4 bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1,241 |
| Devon Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
| Reflections at Sepulveda | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Aqua South | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| 11700 Glenoaks Blvd | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Astoria Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,915 |
| 820 Glenoaks Apartments | ga1+1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,955 |
| Olive View Gardens | One Bed ~ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Foothill Apartments | fhill2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Fernando area is the $2.54 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value San Fernando apartment is the 4 bedroom 2 Bath Model at Villas Las Americas starting at $1,241 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Stonebridge Place in Sylmar neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Fernando apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almeria Townhomes | 2BR/2.5BA | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.54 |
| Villas Las Americas | 4 bedroom 2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Dronfield Astoria | Pinto D2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.73 |
| Astoria Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| 10023 Sepulveda Blvd, Unit Apt D | 10023 Sepulveda Blvd | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.10 |
| 10560 Haddon Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Foothill Apartments | fhill2+2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
| 10914 Columbus Ave, Unit 1 | 10914 Columbus Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.94 |
| Olive View Gardens | One Bed ~ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Reflections at Sepulveda | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
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San Fernando Overview
San Fernando is a northeastern suburb of Los Angeles with a population of just over 24,000 people. It's large enough to have the amenities that makes life great, yet small enough that you can get to know your neighbors and bond with the community. You'll find that apartments in San Fernando deliver a quality of life that's hard to achieve elsewhere. Los Angeles, the Angeles National Forest, and the public beaches are a short distance away and makes it easy to find recreational activities at a moment's notice. San Fernando is full of family-owned businesses with unique offerings, quirky boutiques, and stores that carry the daily needs of life within a short distance of your apartment building. There's also a strong cultural scene in and around San Fernando in terms of the performing arts, outdoor murals, musical events and more. In short, there's a lot to love about apartment life in San Fernando.
Why live in San Fernando, CA?
San Fernando is located over the Cahuenga pass and close to the . There's more open space, parklands with greenery and fewer people traversing the public trails. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, or just like to get away from a dense environment now and again, San Fernando offers opportunities to escape to nearby destinations. When it comes to density, you'll find that the city has a good balance of multi-unit buildings and single family homes. Employment opportunities are plentiful as the town is home to many back lots and studios from the major media producers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Fernando Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Fernando?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Fernando is at Devon Heights listed at $1,275.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Apartment is $1,500 at Reflections at Sepulveda.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Fernando Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Fernando is starting from $1,800 at 11700 Glenoaks Blvd.
What is the most affordable San Fernando Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap San Fernando Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dronfield Astoria and starts from $2,742.
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