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property at 2366 Nichols Canyon Rd

$1,499

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2366 Nichols Canyon Rd

Los AngelesCA90046

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property at 805 N Maple St

$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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805 N Maple St

BurbankCA91505

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property at 11241 Morrison St

$2,200 - $4,195

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11241 Morrison St

Los AngelesCA91601

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property at 5248 Auckland Ave

$2,300 - $5,500

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5248 Auckland Ave

Los AngelesCA91601
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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 Toluca Woods 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
1944 Whitley Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375
The Amor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Sands ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,400
Sycamore ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,450
1843 North Cherokee1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
2085 Ivar AveStudioStudio,1BA$1,495

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

As of April 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 Toluca Woods 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 $2.16 price per square foot in the Antelope Valley 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$2.16
10860 Blix St2 Bed + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.95
Morrison Street ApartmentsStandard2BR,2BA$2.27
5264 Cahuenga Blvd5264 Cahuenga Blvd2BR,1BA$2.30
The Cove1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.20
The Studio NoHoArtisan LoftStudio ,1BA$2.27
4808 Riverton Ave2BD 1BTH2BR,1BA$2.19
Harmony Gates1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
1944 Whitley Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Universal City?

There are currently 1549 Apartments for Rent in Universal City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,205 to $9,000. There are also 286 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Universal City ranging from $1,400 to $49,500.

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 $1,400 to $49,500 with an average monthly rent of $17,977.

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 $1,567 to $9,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,195 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,983 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,303.

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