
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Fernando Neighborhood of Sylmar, CA from $382 (36 Rentals)
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Dronfield Astoria

Bradley Luxury Living

13050 Dronfield Ave

12181 San Fernando Rd

Park Estates

14021 Foothill Blvd

13910 Sayre St

COSMO Residential
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DRONFIELD MOUNTAIN VIEW I

Sylmar Stunner

13988-14000 Foothill Blvd

14651 Willow Park Dr

12115 El Dorado Ave

Astoria Gardens

Harbour Community
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El Dorado Apartments

Los Robles Apartments

12625 San Fernando

14029 Foothill Blvd

Sylmar Court

Orange Grove Trailer Park

1934 2nd St

1914 2nd St
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1333 Glenoaks Blvd

206 Harps St

230-236 Harding Ave

1520-1530 2nd St

202 Harding Ave

204 N Workman St

Orange Grove Trailer Park

Glen Oaks Apartments

2020 2nd St
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San Fernando, Sylmar, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Fernando?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Fernando 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,554 | $2,149 |
| San Fernando 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,510 | $2,285 | $2,795 |
| San Fernando 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $2,948 | $2,948 |
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Cheapest Available San Fernando Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Fernando area of Sylmar, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bradley Luxury Living priced from $1,554. LEASE UP has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,599. Here are the most affordable San Fernando apartments for rent in Sylmar, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Luxury Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,554 |
| LEASE UP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| 206 Harps St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Dronfield Astoria | Echo A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| DRONFIELD MOUNTAIN VIEW I | Adobe | 1BR,1BA | $2,011 |
| Astoria Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2,525 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Fernando, CA
As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Fernando area is the $2.53 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Astoria Apartments in the in the San Fernando neighborhood starting from $2,525. The second greatest value San Fernando apartment is the Adobe Model at DRONFIELD MOUNTAIN VIEW I starting at $2,011 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the San Fernando neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Fernando apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| DRONFIELD MOUNTAIN VIEW I | Adobe | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
| Dronfield Astoria | Sierra D2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Bradley Luxury Living | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
| LEASE UP | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Fernando Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Fernando Apartment is $1,554 at Bradley Luxury Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Fernando Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Fernando is starting from $2,285 at Dronfield Astoria.
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