Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (29 Rentals)
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Downtown Glendale, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Glendale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Glendale Studio Apartments | $2,814 | $1,650 | $4,035 |
Downtown Glendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $2,150 | $6,000 |
Downtown Glendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,650 | $2,800 | $9,242 |
Downtown Glendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,799 | $4,141 | $6,328 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Glendale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Glendale area of Los Angeles, CA is a Studio unit found at Eleve Lofts and Skydeck priced from $2,301. The Brand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,369. Here are the most affordable Downtown Glendale apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eleve Lofts and Skydeck | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,301 |
The Brand | Residence S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,369 |
AMLI Lex on Orange | E1 | Studio,1BA | $2,617 |
Altana | Urban One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Next on Lex | SFc | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
Doran Residences LLC | C - 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
L Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,775 |
Onyx Glendale | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,823 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Glendale, CA
As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Glendale area is the $2.91 price per square foot 3 bedroom + 3 bath Model at Broadway Glendale by Wiseman in the in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,695. The second greatest value Downtown Glendale apartment is the Residence B5 Model at The Brand starting at $4,249 with a $3.68 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Glendale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Broadway Glendale by Wiseman | 3 bedroom + 3 bath | 3BR,3BA | $2.91 |
The Brand | Residence B5 | 2BR,2BA | $3.68 |
416 on Broadway | G2A.4R | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
Doran Residences LLC | A - 2 B 2B | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
373 W Doran St | Model C | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.16 |
121 N Belmont St, Unit D | 121 N Belmont St | 2BR,1BA | $3.73 |
Onyx Glendale | 1B-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
L Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath D2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Altana | Urban One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
245 N Adams St, Unit 7 | 245 N Adams St | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
Getting Around the Downtown Glendale Neighborhood in Glendale, CA
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
61 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Glendale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Glendale is under $2,823.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Glendale?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Glendale is Altana which is listed at $2,695, while the average apartment in Downtown Glendale costs $4,711.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Glendale?
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 15 regular apartments in Downtown Glendale 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 Downtown Glendale?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Glendale have an average cost of $923 which is $3,788 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Glendale.
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