Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA from $300 (22 Rentals)

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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
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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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Sayre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sayre Apartments

13922 Sayre StLos Angeles, CA 91342
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Osborne Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osborne Gardens

12360 Osborne StPacoima, CA 91331
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Mountair Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mountair Manor

10140 Mountair AveTujunga, CA 91042
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Hansen Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hansen Village

11821 Foothill BlvdLos Angeles, CA 91342
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La Graciela
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Graciela

101 Park AveSan Fernando, CA 91340
Senior Living
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

10425 Plainview AveTujunga, CA 91042
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Pierce Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce Park

12700 Van Nuys BlvdPacoima, CA 91331
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Tujunga-10075
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tujunga-10075

10075 Tujunga Canyon BlvdTujunga, CA 91042
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7766 Wyngate St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7766 Wyngate St

7766 Wyngate StTujunga, CA 91042
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Commerce-10042
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Commerce-10042

10042 Commerce AveTujunga, CA 91042
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Casa Bien Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Bien Apartments

12747 Mercer StPacoima, CA 91331
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Sylmar, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sylmar, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

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$2,542$1,7147
Lake View Terrace$3,150$1,59515
San Fernando Valley$3,650$1,19591
North San Fernando Valley$6,199$1,040424

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 $1,195. Sunland Park Apartments in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sylmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Sun Valley ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,550
Tujunga Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Sherman Grove ApartmentsStudio/loft1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylmar area is the $2.42 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,795. The second greatest value Sylmar apartment is the 3b3b Townhome Model at Osborne starting at $3,295 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the San Fernando Gardens 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 Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.42
Osborne3b3b Townhome3BR,3BA$2.13
Arminta Square ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$2.58
Glenoaks Villas2x2.5F-12962BR,2.5BA$2.28
Commerce, 103182BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.09
Rockwood at the Cascades2X22BR,2BA$2.36
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
10560 Haddon Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.53
White Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54

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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 $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylmar?

The cheapest apartment in Sylmar is Sunland Park Apartments which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Sylmar costs $3,885.

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 60 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 $335 which is $3,550 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylmar.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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