Cheap Homes for Rent near Sylmar, CA from $1,300 (18 Rentals)

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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
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 756 Harps St

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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756 Harps St, Unit 756 ADU

756 Harps St
San FernandoCA91340
property at 7849 Clybourn Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7849 Clybourn Ave

Sun ValleyCA91352

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property at 10252 Vena Ave

$2,150

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$2,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10252 Vena Ave

ArletaCA91331

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sylmar, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Sylmar, CA area range in price from $650 to $28,000 with an overall median price of $3,588. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sylmar Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lake View Terrace$3,050$1,7008
San Fernando$3,375$1,9005
North San Fernando Valley$3,395$650182
San Fernando Valley$4,175$1,25069

Cheapest Available Sylmar Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sylmar area is the $2.24 price per square foot 3x2.5F-1650 Model at Glenoaks Villas in the in the Sun Valley neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Sylmar apartment is the 3BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes starting at $3,995 with a $2.54 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.
Glenoaks Villas3x2.5F-16503BR,2.5BA$2.24
Almeria Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$2.54
Arminta Square ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.99
Rockwood at the Cascades2X2-10332BR,2BA$2.45
Sunland Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
Commerce, 102412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
10418 Scoville Ave2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.08
15444-15454 Chatsworth St.1 Bedroom. 1 Bathroom. 0 Half1BR,1BA$1.83
White Street Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylmar

What type of rentals are currently available in Sylmar?

There are currently 609 Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,374 to $4,954. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sylmar ranging from $1,050 to $6,800.

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 $1,050 to $6,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,128.

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 $1,950 to $4,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,875 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,650.

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