Cheap Apartments for Rent in Van Nuys, CA from $500 (262 Rentals)

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13850 Victory Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

13850 Victory Blvd

13850 Victory BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91401
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6937 Hazeltine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6937 Hazeltine Ave

6937 Hazeltine AveVan Nuys, CA 91405

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14660 Delano St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14660 Delano St

14660 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91411
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6857 Haskell Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6857 Haskell Ave

6857 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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14603 Delano St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14603 Delano St

14603 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91411
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16016 Vanowen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

16016 Vanowen St

16016 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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8080 Langdon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8080 Langdon Ave

8080 Langdon AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6701 Haskell Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6701 Haskell Ave

6701 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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The Aventine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aventine Apartments

14400 Vose StVan Nuys, CA 91405
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7139 Hazeltine Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7139 Hazeltine Ave

7139 Hazeltine AveVan Nuys, CA 91405
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Vanowen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanowen Apartments

15340-15344 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15507 Vanowen St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15507 Vanowen St

15507 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Kestona Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kestona Apartments

6245 Kester AveVan Nuys, CA 91411
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14111 Delano St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14111 Delano St

14111 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91401
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Diamond Head Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Head Apartments

15540 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Sherman Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Manor

15128 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91405
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Valley Oasis Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Oasis Apartments

16141 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6928-6932 Woodley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6928-6932 Woodley Ave

6928-6932 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Sylemona Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sylemona Apartments

6220 Lemona AveVan Nuys, CA 91411
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Woodley Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Villas

7111 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Woodley Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Court

6700 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15405 Vanowen St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15405 Vanowen St

15405 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Van Nuys, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Van Nuys, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/07/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Van Nuys, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Van Nuys Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lake Balboa$3,675$1,305144

Cheapest Available Van Nuys Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Van Nuys, CA is a Studio unit found at The Rose Apartments in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood priced from $1,175. MC Coldwater Properties, LLC in the Antelope Valley 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 Van Nuys apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Rose ApartmentsCSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$1,175
MC Coldwater Properties, LLCBachelorStudio,1BA$1,295
Tarzana CourtyardMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,321
San Regis ApartmentsStudio (Bond)Studio,1BA$1,325
9216 Van Nuys BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Laurel Cyn 68200BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Valley Village1x11BR,1BA$1,377
18552-18554 Collins StstudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Margate Apartments2 + 22BR,2BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Nuys, CA

As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Van Nuys area is the $1.69 price per square foot 11725 Gilmore St Model at 11725 Gilmore St, Unit 3 in the in the Antelope Valley neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Van Nuys apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 6651 Haskell Ave starting at $2,098 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Woodley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Nuys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
11725 Gilmore St, Unit 311725 Gilmore St2BR,2BA$1.69
6651 Haskell Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
14746 Delano Stopen plan2BR,2BA$1.92
6310 Sylmar Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.76
Margate Apartments2 + 22BR,2BA$1.29
13760 Sherman Way, Unit 613760 Sherman Way1BR,1BA$1.68
Woodman Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
Tarzana GardensA1BR,1BA$2.00
7524 Sepulveda Blvd1/11BR,1BA$1.66
14410 Valerio St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95

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Van Nuys Overview

Van Nuys is in theáSan Fernando Valley, bordered by other popular neighborhoods such as Panorama City and Sherman Oaks. You'll find Southern California apartments in Van Nuys that are part of a diverse and affordable area just outside of Los Angeles. Van Nuys apartments are only 20 miles away from Hollywood and Downtown LA. And the San Diego Freeway (405 Fwy) goes right through the middle of town, offering access to areas throughout the Valley and beyond.

Why live in Van Nuys, CA?

If you're looking for lower rental prices, Van Nuys apartments offer a solid choice. The population is diverse, with young single career people, seniors, and families. With better transportation options than you had in the past, Van Nuys is a good place to get a start in Southern California. There's plenty of shopping, great places to eat, and an affordable place for movie industry professionals too.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Nuys Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Van Nuys?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Nuys is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Nuys?

The cheapest apartment in Van Nuys is Valley Village which is listed at $1,377, while the average apartment in Van Nuys costs $3,675.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Nuys?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Van Nuys that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Van Nuys?

Cheap apartments in Van Nuys have an average cost of $197 which is $3,478 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Nuys.

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