Cheap Homes for Rent in San Fernando Valley Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the San Fernando Valley area of Sylmar.

property at 17641 Tulsa St

$860

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$860

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$860

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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17641 Tulsa St

Granada HillsCA91344
property at 11326 Reseda Blvd

$1,150

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$1,150

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 10

11326 Reseda Blvd

Porter RanchCA91326

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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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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1206 Mountain View St

San FernandoCA91340

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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. Foothill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Parkside Villa Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1,750
11700 Glenoaks Blvd2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Dronfield AstoriaEcho A11BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA

As of April 09, 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
Dronfield AstoriaEcho A11BR,1BA$2.78
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.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Fernando Valley

What type of rentals are currently available in San Fernando Valley?

There are currently 316 Apartments for Rent in San Fernando Valley, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $5,190. There are also 72 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Fernando Valley ranging from $860 to $15,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Fernando Valley?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Fernando Valley ranges from $860 to $15,550 with an average monthly rent of $5,222.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Fernando Valley?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Fernando Valley range from $2,727 to $5,098, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,150 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,895.

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