Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (69 Rentals)
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North San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North San Fernando Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North San Fernando Valley Studio Apartments | $1,796 | $1,175 | $2,550 |
North San Fernando Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,256 | $1,395 | $3,700 |
North San Fernando Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,830 | $1,145 | $4,680 |
North San Fernando Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,611 | $2,100 | $5,500 |
North San Fernando Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,535 | $4,950 |
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There are currently 69 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA.
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Cheapest Available North San Fernando Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North San Fernando Valley area of Sylmar, CA is a Studio unit found at The Rose Apartments priced from $1,175. Devon Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable North San Fernando Valley apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Rose Apartments | CSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Devon Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,275 |
8742 Orion | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
18404 Vincennes Street | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Americana Northridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Scoville-10418 | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
10520 Balboa Blvd. | Studio with Pool & Amenities in Granada Hills! | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
18424 Halsted Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
Heights on Superior | Co-Living Junior | Studio, | $1,499 |
18400 Prairie Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,548 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Fernando Valley, CA
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North San Fernando Valley area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2 bed 2 bath Model at 15121 Rayen St in the in the Stonebridge Place in Sylmar neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value North San Fernando Valley apartment is the B4- 2+2.5+Loft+Deck (Has built-in vanity table) Model at Almeria Townhomes starting at $3,695 with a $2.13 price per square foot in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North San Fernando Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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15121 Rayen St | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Almeria Townhomes | B4- 2+2.5+Loft+Deck (Has built-in vanity table) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.13 |
Osborne | 3b3b Townhome | 3BR,3BA | $2.13 |
17211 Chatsworth Street | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Mountain View Manor Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
8567 Balboa Blvd | Two level apartment | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.00 |
10048 Debra Ave, Unit ADU | 10048 Debra Ave | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.15 |
Maravilla Apartments at CSUN | Capri | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
The Lexi | 2 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
13988-14000 Foothill Blvd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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This website compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California including North San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, and the greater Sylmar area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North San Fernando Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North San Fernando Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North San Fernando Valley is under $1,548.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North San Fernando Valley?
The cheapest apartment in North San Fernando Valley is 18400 Prairie Street which is listed at $1,548, while the average apartment in North San Fernando Valley costs $6,199.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North San Fernando Valley?
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 34 regular apartments in North San Fernando Valley 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 North San Fernando Valley?
Cheap apartments in North San Fernando Valley have an average cost of $540 which is $5,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Fernando Valley.
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