Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $300 (70 Rentals)

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property at 15071 La Mesa St

$1,400

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$1,400

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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
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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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14021 Foothill Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14021 Foothill Blvd

14021 Foothill BlvdSylmar, 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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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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property at 18000 San Fernando Mission Blvd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 10868 Balboa Blvd

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10868 Balboa Blvd

Granada HillsCA91344

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property at 14643 Chatsworth St

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14643 Chatsworth St

Mission HillsCA91345
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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 1 Bed unit found at Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes priced from $1,072. Devon Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable 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
Devon Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,275
Bradley Luxury Living1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,646
Parkside Villa Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,650
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Rockwood at the Cascades1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,706
11700 Glenoaks Blvd2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Astoria Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,915
Olive View GardensOne Bed ~ One Bath1BR,1BA$1,945
155201/11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA

As of June 08, 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 B5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island) Model at Almeria Townhomes starting at $3,395 with a $1.93 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.
Solaterra Granada Hills4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhouse Plan 44BR,3.5BA$2.74
Almeria TownhomesB5- 2+2.5 (Has Kitchen Island)2BR,2.5BA$1.93
17211 Chatsworth Street2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.60
Glenoaks Villas2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.57
Astoria Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$2.53
Dronfield AstoriaPinnacles D22BR,2BA$2.60
Rockwood at the Cascades2X22BR,2BA$2.75
Parkside Villa Apartments2E2BR,2BA$2.80
Olive View GardensOne Bed ~ One Bath1BR,1BA$2.72
Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Fernando Valley, Sylmar, CA

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

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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 $1,072 at Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes.

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 $1,274 at Seasons at Simi Valley Apartment Homes.

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 Welcome to The A — Where Luxury Lives! and starts from $2,979.

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