Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (193 Rentals)

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property at 15071 La Mesa St

$1,350

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$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15071 La Mesa St

SylmarCA91342
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Olive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Manor

13115 Bromont AveSylmar, CA 91342
Senior Living
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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 to 2 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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13050 Dronfield Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

13050 Dronfield Ave

13050 Dronfield AveSylmar, CA 91342
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Glenhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhill Apartments

13811 Glenoaks BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Sylmar Villas Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sylmar Villas Apartments

15878 Larkspur StSylmar, CA 91342
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Astoria Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria Oaks Apartments

13983 Astoria StSylmar, CA 91342
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14021 Foothill Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14021 Foothill Blvd

14021 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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15520

15520 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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property at 18206 Sunburst St

$675 - $925

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$675 - $925

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$675 - $925

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

18206 Sunburst St

NorthridgeCA91325

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property at 8747 Canby Ave

$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750

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$950 - $1,750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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8747 Canby Ave

NorthridgeCA91325
property at 9745 Reseda Blvd

$975 - $1,250

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$975 - $1,250

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$975 - $1,250

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

9745 Reseda Blvd

NorthridgeCA91324
property at 13355 Harding St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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13355 Harding St

San FernandoCA91340
property at 14502 Osborne St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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14502 Osborne St

Panorama CityCA91402

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property at 6456 Menlo St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

6456 Menlo St

Simi ValleyCA93063
property at 18427 Vincennes St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18427 Vincennes St, Unit 5

18427 Vincennes St
NorthridgeCA91325
property at 9111 Telfair Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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9111 Telfair Ave

Sun ValleyCA91352
property at 9743 Reseda Blvd #3

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9743 Reseda Blvd #3, Unit Master suite

9743 Reseda Blvd #3
NorthridgeCA91324

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North San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes priced from $1,072. The Rose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable North San Fernando Valley apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,072
The Rose ApartmentsCSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$1,175
Villas Las Americas4 bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1,241
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,374
Aqua SouthStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
VeraStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Reflections at SepulvedaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Heights on SuperiorCo-Living JuniorStudio,$1,530
9121 Orion Ave1BR1BR,1BA$1,550
8742 Orion1x11BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North San Fernando Valley, CA

As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the North San Fernando Valley 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 North San Fernando Valley apartment is the Floor Plan A Model at Superior Place Apartments starting at $2,700 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the North 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Almeria TownhomesB5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island)2BR,2.5BA$1.90
Superior Place ApartmentsFloor Plan A2BR,2BA$1.58
Osborne3b3b Townhome3BR,3BA$2.07
18400 Prairie Street3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.00
Villas Las Americas4 bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$1.00
Woodley PlazaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.04
Sylmar ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.34
Gables East2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.00
Sunland Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North San Fernando Valley?

The cheapest apartment in North San Fernando Valley is Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,072, 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 45 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 $259 which is $5,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North San Fernando Valley.

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