Cheap Homes for Rent in Sylmar, CA from $1,100 (28 Rentals)

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property at 15071 La Mesa St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15071 La Mesa St

SylmarCA91342

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property at 7925 Vineland Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

7925 Vineland Ave, Unit 22

7925 Vineland Ave
Sun ValleyCA91352

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property at 11080 Allegheny St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11080 Allegheny St

Sun ValleyCA91352
property at 11266 Sheldon St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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11266 Sheldon St

Sun ValleyCA91352

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property at 7649 Beckett St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7649 Beckett St

Los AngelesCA91042
property at 10022 Kester Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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10022 Kester Ave, Unit #2

10022 Kester Ave
Los AngelesCA91345
property at 10920 Nassau Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10920 Nassau Ave

SunlandCA91040

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Sylmar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sylmar, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2026

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$3,850$2,3009
Lake View Terrace$7,000$2,0006
North San Fernando Valley$50,000$675180
San Fernando Valley$50,000$1,10093

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. 12850 Branford St. in the North San Fernando Valley 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
12850 Branford St.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
10042 Commerce AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
10075 Tujunga Canyon BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Sun Valley ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Villa Glenoaks ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,545
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Tujunga Pines0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA

As of June 19, 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 Four Bedroom Model at Arminta Square Apartments starting at $2,650 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Antelope 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.
Almeria TownhomesB5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island)2BR,2.5BA$1.90
Arminta Square ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.99
Glenoaks Villas2x2.5F-12592BR,2.5BA$2.54
Glenoaks Villas at Sylmar2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.57
Commerce, 102412BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
10225 Hillhaven Ave2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
PINEWOOD PROPERTY2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.58
Sunland Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.54
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.66

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sylmar

What type of rentals are currently available in Sylmar?

There are currently 600 Apartments for Rent in Sylmar, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,374 to $6,800. There are also 107 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sylmar ranging from $1,100 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,381.

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 $4,688, 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 $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,650.

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