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property at 12803 Tonopah St

$1,650

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 21

12803 Tonopah St

ArletaCA91331

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property at 7649 Beckett St

$1,995

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 21

7649 Beckett St

Los AngelesCA91042
property at 15840 Chatsworth St

$2,000

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15840 Chatsworth St

Los AngelesCA91344
property at 15838 Chatsworth St

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15838 Chatsworth St

Los AngelesCA91344

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property at 10022 Kester Ave

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 23

10022 Kester Ave, Unit #2

10022 Kester Ave
Los AngelesCA91345
property at 6907 Estepa Dr

$2,250

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$2,250

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6907 Estepa Dr

TujungaCA91042
property at 14643 Chatsworth St

$2,300

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$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

14643 Chatsworth St

Los AngelesCA91345
property at 8881 Morehart Ave

$2,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8881 Morehart Ave

Sun ValleyCA91352

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Sylmar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sylmar, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2026

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$2,706$1,9095
Lake View Terrace$3,150$1,49019
San Fernando Valley$3,895$1,17691
North San Fernando Valley$6,199$966558

Cheapest Available Sylmar Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sylmar, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arminta Square Apartments in the Antelope Valley neighborhood priced from $960. Devon Heights in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,176. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sylmar apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arminta Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$960
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,176
10042 Commerce AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
10075 Tujunga Canyon BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Sun Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Tujunga Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Parr, 10424-104251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Fenwick, 8450 - Floralita, 105601BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA and Nearby

As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylmar area is the $1.99 price per square foot 3BR 3 1/2 BA Model at 7341 Valmont St in the in the Crescenta Heights neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Sylmar apartment is the 2BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes starting at $3,450 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the San Fernando Valley 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.
7341 Valmont St3BR 3 1/2 BA3BR,3.5BA$1.99
Almeria Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.96
Osborne3b3b Townhome3BR,3BA$2.07
Glenoaks Villas2x2.5F-12072BR,2.5BA$2.57
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
10131 Tujunga Canyon Blvd, Unit 710131 Tujunga Canyon Blvd1BR,1BA$1.90
Tujunga Canyon, 10211-102152BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
10418 Scoville Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
14818 Astoria St, Unit #3 Astoria14818 Astoria St2BR,2BA$2.55
Vineland2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylmar

What type of rentals are currently available in Sylmar?

There are currently 611 Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA with pricing that ranges from $960 to $8,400. There are also 97 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sylmar ranging from $1,100 to $8,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sylmar?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sylmar ranges from $1,100 to $8,300 with an average monthly rent of $4,340.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sylmar?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sylmar range from $2,681 to $7,450, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,417.

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