Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (22 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 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 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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Sayre Apartments
1 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
Senior Living
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Pierce Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pierce Park

12700 Van Nuys BlvdPacoima, CA 91331
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Casa Bien Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Bien Apartments

12747 Mercer StPacoima, CA 91331
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17071 Chatsworth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17071 Chatsworth St

17071 Chatsworth StGranada Hills, CA 91344
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17127 Chatsworth St
1 Bedroom Apartments

17127 Chatsworth St

17127 Chatsworth StGranada Hills, CA 91344
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Lakeview Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeview Terrace

12522 Filmore StPacoima, CA 91331

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 $1,177. 820 Glenoaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable San Fernando Valley apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,177
820 Glenoaks Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
Astoria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,915
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Glenoaks Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Fernando Valley area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2BR/2.5BA Model at Almeria Townhomes in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value San Fernando Valley apartment is the Sequoia D1 Model at Dronfield Astoria starting at $2,657 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the San Fernando 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.
Almeria Townhomes2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.99
Dronfield AstoriaSequoia D13BR,2BA$2.39
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
13988-14000 Foothill Blvd2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.10
Olive View GardensTwo Bed ~ One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Granada Court2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.71
Rockwood at the Cascades2X12BR,1BA$2.54
11425 Wheeler Ave, Unit 1142511425 Wheeler Ave2BR,1BA$2.82
17112 Chatsworth St, Unit D17112 Chatsworth St1BR,1BA$2.38
Glenoaks Villas1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Sylmar, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood in Sylmar, CA

Walk Score®

26 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

20 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Fernando Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Fernando Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Fernando Valley is under $2,065.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Fernando Valley is 13988-14000 Foothill Blvd which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in San Fernando Valley costs $6,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 2 regular apartments in 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 San Fernando Valley?

Cheap apartments in San Fernando Valley have an average cost of $168 which is $6,032 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Fernando Valley.

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