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property at 11267 Otsego St

$1,695

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11267 Otsego St

Los AngelesCA91601

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property at 5248 Auckland Ave

$1,900 - $4,495

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5248 Auckland Ave

Los AngelesCA91601

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property at 10708 1/2 Moorpark St

$2,200

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10708 1/2 Moorpark Street Unit

10708 1/2 Moorpark St
Los AngelesCA91602
property at 5031 Bakman Ave

$2,295

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5031 Bakman Ave

North HollywoodCA91601

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property at 11004 Hortense St

$2,499

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11004 Hortense St

North HollywoodCA91602
property at 7250 Franklin Ave

$2,500 - $7,250

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7250 Franklin Ave

Los AngelesCA90046

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Universal City, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Universal City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Universal City, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harmony Gates in the North Hollywood neighborhood priced from $1,205. 1800 North La Brea Ave in the Yucca Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Universal City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harmony Gates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,205
1800 North La Brea Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
Studio Village ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$1,335
6871 Franklin Ave - Hollywood Cozmo6871 Franklin SingleStudio,1BA$1,462
Hollywood BiltmoreSingleStudio,1BA$1,495
10720 Hortense St10720 Hortense St1BR,1BA$1,500
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,504
2039 North Las Palmas Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,548
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal City, CA and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Universal City area is the $0.79 price per square foot 10720 Hortense St Model at 10720 Hortense St in the in the North Hollywood neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Universal City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at 11641 Valley Spring Lane Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Studio City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Universal City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
10720 Hortense St10720 Hortense St1BR,1BA$0.79
11641 Valley Spring Lane Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
Cartwright Manor: Spacious & Newly Remodeled2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.96
Harmony Gates3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.16
Toluca Embassy2B2B2BR,2BA$2.27
7244 Hillside Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.04
Morrison Street ApartmentsStandard2BR,2BA$2.27
Morrison2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.28
The Cove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.02
11270 Huston St2 bed2BR,2BA$2.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Universal City?

There are currently 1554 Apartments for Rent in Universal City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,205 to $7,526. There are also 240 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Universal City ranging from $1,507 to $88,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Universal City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Universal City ranges from $1,507 to $88,000 with an average monthly rent of $16,415.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Universal City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Universal City range from $2,488 to $7,526, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,870 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,303.

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