Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Rafael Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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2121 N Verdugo Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2121 N Verdugo Rd

2121 N Verdugo RdGlendale, CA 91208
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2076 Valderas Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

2076 Valderas Dr

2076 Valderas DrGlendale, CA 91208
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2314 Broadview
1 Bedroom Apartments

2314 Broadview

3511 Stancrest DrGlendale, CA 91208

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Sun Oaks
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sun Oaks

2615 Canada BlvdGlendale, CA 91208
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2512 Canada Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2512 Canada Blvd

2512 Canada BlvdGlendale, CA 91208
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2748 Montrose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2748 Montrose Ave

2748 Montrose AveMontrose, CA 91020
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Montrose Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montrose Manor

4425 Ocean View BlvdMontrose, CA 91020
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Park Crest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Crest Apartments

2115 La Canada Crest DrLa Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
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San Rafael Hills, Glendale, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Rafael Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Rafael Hills area of Los Angeles, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillside Village Apartments priced from $1,995. Azure Glendale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable San Rafael Hills apartments for rent in Los Angeles, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,995
Azure GlendaleA11BR,1BA$2,250
Sunset Ridge at La Crescenta2Bed1.5Bath2BR,1BA$2,675
AltanaUrban One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,695
Doran Residences LLCC - 1B 1B1BR,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Rafael Hills, CA

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael Hills area is the $3.04 price per square foot 3x2-1240 Model at Towne at Glendale in the in the Verdugo Woodlands neighborhood starting from $3,770. The second greatest value San Rafael Hills apartment is the 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2722 Honolulu Ave starting at $3,095 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the La Crescenta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Rafael Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towne at Glendale3x2-12403BR,2BA$3.04
2722 Honolulu Ave3 Bedroom 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.58
416 on BroadwayG2A.4R2BR,2BA$3.38
Doran Residences LLCA - 2 B 2B1BR,1BA$3.88
2750 Piedmont Ave, Unit 292750 Piedmont Ave2BR,2BA$2.35
Sunset Ridge at La Crescenta2Bed1.5Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.81
Azure GlendaleA11BR,1BA$2.92
1807 Bara Rd, Unit B1807 Bara Rd2BR,1BA$3.25
AltanaUrban One Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.07
Hillside Village Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath w/ View1BR,1BA$3.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
San Rafael Hills, Glendale, CA

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the San Rafael Hills Neighborhood in Glendale, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

19 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Rafael Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Rafael Hills?

The cheapest apartment in San Rafael Hills is Hillside Village Apartments which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in San Rafael Hills costs $4,750.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Rafael Hills?

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 6 regular apartments in San Rafael Hills 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 San Rafael Hills?

Cheap apartments in San Rafael Hills have an average cost of $330 which is $4,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Rafael Hills.

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