Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (75 Rentals)

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Olive Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Olive Manor

13115 Bromont AveSylmar, CA 91342
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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
Senior Living

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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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Dronfield Astoria
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dronfield Astoria

13140 Dronfield AveSylmar, CA 91342
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15520
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15520

15520 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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13910 Sayre St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13910 Sayre St

13910 Sayre StSylmar, CA 91342
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Micasa Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Micasa Apartments

15155 Tyler StSylmar, CA 91342
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COSMO Residential
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

COSMO Residential

12455 San Fernando RdSylmar, CA 91342
property at 11326 Reseda Blvd

$1,100

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$1,100
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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11326 Reseda Blvd

Porter RanchCA91326
property at 16925 Knollwood Dr

$1,700

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$1,700
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$1,700

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

16925 Knollwood Dr

Granada HillsCA91344

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property at 17095 Kingsbury St

$1,795 - $2,995

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$1,795 - $2,995
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$1,795 - $2,995

Studio To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available May 1

17095 Kingsbury St

Los AngelesCA91344

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property at 15838 Chatsworth St

$2,000

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$2,000
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15838 Chatsworth St

Los AngelesCA91344
property at 1206 Mountain View St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 Mountain View St

San FernandoCA91340
property at 14643 Chatsworth St

$2,300

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$2,300
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14643 Chatsworth St

Los AngelesCA91345
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Sayre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sayre Apartments

13922 Sayre StLos Angeles, CA 91342
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Hansen Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hansen Village

11821 Foothill BlvdLos Angeles, CA 91342
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La Graciela
1 Bedroom Apartments

La Graciela

101 Park AveSan Fernando, CA 91340
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Pierce Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce Park

12700 Van Nuys BlvdPacoima, CA 91331

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San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Fernando Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Fernando Valley area of Sylmar, CA is a Studio unit found at Devon Heights priced from $1,275. Rockwood at the Cascades has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,571. Here are the most affordable San Fernando Valley apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275
Rockwood at the Cascades1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,571
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Parkside Villa Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,750
11700 Glenoaks Blvd2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Astoria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,915
Dronfield AstoriaEcho A11BR,1BA$1,935
155201/11BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Fernando Valley area is the $2.41 price per square foot 17158 Chatsworth St Model at 17158 Chatsworth St, Unit #4 in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value San Fernando Valley apartment is the 17154 Chatsworth St Model at 17154 Chatsworth St, Unit # 2 starting at $4,200 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Fernando Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17158 Chatsworth St, Unit #417158 Chatsworth St3BR,2.5BA$2.41
17154 Chatsworth St, Unit # 217154 Chatsworth St3BR,2.5BA$2.47
Almeria Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$2.54
17211 Chatsworth Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Glenoaks Villas2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.57
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
Granada Court2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.63
Olive View GardensOne Bed ~ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.79
Parkside Villa Apartments1A1BR,1BA$2.78
21611 Wahoo Trl, Unit Second floor21611 Wahoo TrlStudio ,1BA$2.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA

Ranked #2

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Fernando Valley Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Fernando Valley?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Fernando Valley is at Devon Heights listed at $1,275.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Valley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Valley Apartment is $1,571 at Rockwood at the Cascades.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Fernando Valley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Fernando Valley is starting from $1,800 at 11700 Glenoaks Blvd.

What is the most affordable San Fernando Valley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Fernando Valley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dronfield Astoria and starts from $2,722.

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