
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the San Fernando Valley area of Sylmar.


Bradley Luxury Living

Foothill

Olive View Gardens

Olive Manor

El Dorado Apartments

Foothill Vista

Dronfield Apartments

Vista Crest

Los Robles Apartments
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Foothill Village Apartments

13050 Dronfield Ave

LEASE UP

Glenhill Apartments

13988-14000 Foothill Blvd

Sylmar Villas Apartments

14021 Foothill Blvd

Astoria Oaks Apartments

15520

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15234 La Valle St

6456 Menlo St

17101 Tulsa St

Parkside Villa Apartments

Devon Heights

15733 Forge Pl

13591 Brownell St

Casa Patrina Apartments

13453 1/4 Filmore St, Unit 13457 1/2

11700 Glenoaks Blvd
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452 N Alexander St

845 N Hagar St

15838 Chatsworth St

15105 Nurmi St

Unit

15838 Chatsworth St

10837-10839 Fellows Ave

Total Monthly Price
16436 Chatsworth St, Unit ADU

756 Harps St, Unit 756 ADU

Sayre Apartments
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Hansen Village

14560 Foothill Blvd

La Graciela

750 N Hagar St

Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes

Pierce Park

Casa Bien Apartments

820 Glenoaks Apartments

Glen Oaks Apartments

17071 Chatsworth St
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San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Fernando Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando Valley Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $1,350 | $2,523 |
| San Fernando Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,595 | $3,169 |
| San Fernando Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $2,199 | $4,247 |
| San Fernando Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,225 | $2,959 | $4,688 |
| San Fernando Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,853 | $3,530 | $5,312 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA.
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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 $1,374. 820 Glenoaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable San Fernando Valley apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Heights | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,374 |
| 820 Glenoaks Apartments | ga-s | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
| LEASE UP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Bradley Luxury Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,646 |
| Parkside Villa Apartments | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Foothill | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 11700 Glenoaks Blvd | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Vera | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 206 Harps St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| 15520 | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA
As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Fernando Valley area is the $2.74 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Plan 4 Model at Solaterra Granada Hills in the in the San Fernando Valley neighborhood starting from $4,967. The second greatest value San Fernando Valley apartment is the B2- 2+2.5+loft (Partially enclosed) Model at Almeria Townhomes starting at $3,350 with a $2.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solaterra Granada Hills | 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Plan 4 | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.74 |
| Almeria Townhomes | B2- 2+2.5+loft (Partially enclosed) | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.22 |
| IMT Summerset Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Dronfield Astoria | Pinto D2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.94 |
| Astoria Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Glenoaks Villas | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.65 |
| Chateau 16860 Chatsworth Apartments, LLC | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2.51 |
| Parkside Villa Apartments | 2E | 2BR,2BA | $2.80 |
| Olive View Gardens | One Bed ~ One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Bradley Luxury Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
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Best Local Schools in San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA
Herrick Avenue Elementary
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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 $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Fernando Valley?
The cheapest apartment in San Fernando Valley is LEASE UP which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in San Fernando Valley costs $5,033.
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 12 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 $325 which is $4,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Fernando Valley.
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