Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rancho San Rafael Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,100 (56 Rentals)
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1116 E Lexington Dr

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1513 Dixon St

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Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rancho San Rafael Studio Apartments | $2,729 | $1,650 | $3,622 |
Rancho San Rafael 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,750 | $5,200 |
Rancho San Rafael 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,545 | $2,250 | $9,242 |
Rancho San Rafael 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,231 | $3,770 | $4,650 |
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Cheapest Available Rancho San Rafael Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rancho San Rafael area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1116 E Lexington Dr priced from $1,750. LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Rancho San Rafael apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1116 E Lexington Dr | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
LA Colorado Terrace - A Senior 55+ Community | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
cal112 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
1513 Dixon St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Elk Villas | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
1515 E Colorado St | 1 Bedroom-$500 Weekly Rates | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Aspen Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rancho San Rafael, CA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rancho San Rafael area is the $2.86 price per square foot 1151 N Verdugo Rd Model at 1151 N Verdugo Rd, Unit A in the in the East Hollywood neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rancho San Rafael apartment is the 2 BR 1 BA Model at 1116 E Lexington Dr starting at $2,250 with a $2.81 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rancho San Rafael apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1151 N Verdugo Rd, Unit A | 1151 N Verdugo Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
1116 E Lexington Dr | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Indie Fairview | 1 Bed, 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Azure Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Flats on Elk | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
The Howard | jm1x1b | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
1513 Dixon St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Aspen Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.22 |
245 N Adams St, Unit 7 | 245 N Adams St | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
330 E Fairview Ave, Unit #1 | 330 E Fairview Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rancho San Rafael Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Rancho San Rafael is under $2,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rancho San Rafael?
The cheapest apartment in Rancho San Rafael is 1116 E Lexington Dr which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Rancho San Rafael costs $4,713.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rancho San Rafael?
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 3 regular apartments in Rancho San Rafael 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 Rancho San Rafael?
Cheap apartments in Rancho San Rafael have an average cost of $362 which is $4,351 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rancho San Rafael.
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