Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA from $300 (18 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 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 Bedroom Apartments

Sayre Apartments

13922 Sayre StLos Angeles, CA 91342
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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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Reflections at Sepulveda
1 Bedroom Apartments

Reflections at Sepulveda

10050 Sepulveda BlvdMission Hills, CA 91345
Senior Living
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Parkview Apartments
1 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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7766 Wyngate St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

7766 Wyngate St

7766 Wyngate StTujunga, CA 91042

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Casa Bien Apartments
1 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: 06/10/2025

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$3,800$1,7009
Lake View Terrace$4,797$1,55010
North San Fernando Valley$6,050$1,145340
San Fernando Valley$6,050$1,17778

Cheapest Available Sylmar Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sylmar, CA is a Studio unit found at Devon Heights in the North Hills East neighborhood priced from $1,177. Ally's Flower Apartments in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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$1,177
Ally's Flower ApartmentsStudio 2 styleStudio,1BA$1,550
820 Glenoaks Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Sherman Grove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sylmar area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Sylmar apartment is the 3b3b Townhome Model at Osborne starting at $3,168 with a $2.05 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 Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.99
Osborne3b3b Townhome3BR,3BA$2.05
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
13988-14000 Foothill Blvd2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
Canyon Crest2x2AC T12BR,2BA$2.63
Olive View GardensTwo Bed ~ One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Rockwood at the Cascades2X22BR,2BA$2.80
Dronfield AstoriaTrinity D12BR,2BA$2.50
Glenoaks Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62

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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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Getting Around Sylmar, CA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,915.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sylmar?

The cheapest apartment in Sylmar is Sunland Park Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Sylmar costs $5,174.

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 37 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 $381 which is $4,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sylmar.

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