Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA from $300 (115 Rentals)

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property at 15071 La Mesa St

$1,350

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$1,350

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15071 La Mesa St

SylmarCA91342
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Olive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Manor

13115 Bromont AveSylmar, CA 91342
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El Dorado Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

El Dorado Apartments

12129 El Dorado AveSylmar, CA 91342
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Foothill Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill Vista

13266 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Vista Crest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Crest

12059 W Osborne StSylmar, CA 91342
Senior Living

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Los Robles Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Robles Apartments

13890-13904 Sayre StSylmar, CA 91342
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13050 Dronfield Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

13050 Dronfield Ave

13050 Dronfield AveSylmar, CA 91342
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Glenhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhill Apartments

13811 Glenoaks BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Sylmar Villas Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sylmar Villas Apartments

15878 Larkspur StSylmar, CA 91342
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15520
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15520

15520 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Astoria Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Oaks Apartments

13983 Astoria StSylmar, CA 91342
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14021 Foothill Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14021 Foothill Blvd

14021 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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property at 9111 Telfair Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9111 Telfair Ave

Sun ValleyCA91352
property at 13591 Brownell St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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13591 Brownell St

San FernandoCA91340

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property at 8221 Foothill Blvd

$1,600

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$1,600

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8221 Foothill Blvd

SunlandCA91040

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property at 845 N Hagar St

$1,750 - $3,500

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845 N Hagar St

San FernandoCA91340

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sylmar, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sylmar, 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 Sylmar Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
San Fernando$2,959$1,60018
Lake View Terrace$3,150$1,65013
San Fernando Valley$5,033$1,350111
North San Fernando Valley$6,199$1,175447

Cheapest Available Sylmar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sylmar, CA is a Studio unit found at Devon Heights in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood priced from $1,374. 10042 Commerce Ave in the Tujunga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sylmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,374
10042 Commerce AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
10075 Tujunga Canyon BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
820 Glenoaks Apartmentsga-sStudio,1BA$1,425
Villa Glenoaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom 3rd floor1BR,1BA$1,495
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Sun Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Tujunga Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
LEASE UP1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
10237 Fernglen Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylmar area is the $1.90 price per square foot B5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island) Model at Almeria Townhomes in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,350. The second greatest value Sylmar apartment is the 3b3b Townhome Model at Osborne starting at $3,195 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Pacoima neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sylmar apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Almeria TownhomesB5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island)2BR,2.5BA$1.90
Osborne3b3b Townhome3BR,3BA$2.07
Arminta Square ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.99
Glenoaks Villas2x2.5F-12592BR,2.5BA$2.50
Sunland Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Commerce, 102412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
10418 Scoville Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
10225 Hillhaven Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
PINEWOOD PROPERTY2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.58

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Sylmar Overview

For those who are looking for a beautiful town situated on the West Coast of the United States to call home, Sylmar, CA might be the answer. This is a gorgeous suburb of Los Angeles in CA and sits in the San Fernando Valley. It sits on the northern edge of LA and is known for its beautiful sylvan olive orchards. If you are looking for apartments in Sylmar, CA, then take a closer look at some of the helpful information below and find your Sylmar apartments here!

Why live in Sylmar, CA?

There are several reasons why so many people have decided to move to Sylmar, CA to call this place home. First, the weather is relatively consistent. It is hot during the summer but doesn?t get that cold during the winter. Second, there is a healthy job market in LA, so it is easy to find work. On the other hand, the cost of living in Sylmar, CA is lower than that of LA, providing people with more flexibility. Finally, the traffic in Sylmar, CA is also a lot lighter than LA. This is a great way for people to enjoy everything that LA has to offer without having to deal with the traffic and the high cost of living on a regular basis.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sylmar Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sylmar?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sylmar is under $1,625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylmar?

The cheapest apartment in Sylmar is Villa Glenoaks Apartments which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Sylmar costs $4,335.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sylmar?

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 67 regular apartments in Sylmar 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 Sylmar?

Cheap apartments in Sylmar have an average cost of $269 which is $4,066 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylmar.

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