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Cheapest Available Universal City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Universal City, CA is a Studio unit found at Studio Village Apartments in the Toluca Woods neighborhood priced from $1,335. Chateau El Cerrito Apartments in the Yucca Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,355. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Universal City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Studio Village ApartmentsBachelor StudioStudio,1BA$1,335
Chateau El Cerrito ApartmentsSTUDIO 1 BATHStudio,1BA$1,355
Sycamore ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,450
1843 North CherokeeStudioStudio,1BA$1,495
1944 Whitley Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,498
Hayden on HollywoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,499
Hollywood TowersBachelorStudio,1BA$1,595
Sycamore TerraceStudiosStudio,1BA$1,595
1800 North La Brea Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,595
The Amor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600

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

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Universal City area is the $1.93 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 1865 North Fuller Ave in the in the Yucca Corridor neighborhood starting from $2,998. The second greatest value Universal City apartment is the 4749 Denny Ave Model at 4749 Denny Ave, Unit Six starting at $3,395 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Toluca Woods 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.
1865 North Fuller Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.93
4749 Denny Ave, Unit Six4749 Denny Ave2BR,2BA$2.43
10823 Hortense St, Unit 10110823 Hortense St2BR,2BA$2.42
Aqua Vista Villa Townhome Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.45
7244 Hillside Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.18
Huston Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
10736 Magnolia Blvd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.48
Morrison Apartmentsjr one bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
mor1131 bed/1bath1BR,1BA$2.50
1843 North CherokeeStudioStudio ,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Universal City?

There are currently 1560 Apartments for Rent in Universal City, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,335 to $34,000. There are also 300 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Universal City ranging from $1,300 to $65,000.

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 $1,300 to $65,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,954.

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 $3,199 to $10,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,495 to $27,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,380.

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