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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Rafael Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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San Rafael Hills Studio Apartments | $3,092 | $2,774 | $3,600 |
San Rafael Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $1,450 | $6,000 |
San Rafael Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,797 | $2,275 | $9,242 |
San Rafael Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,360 | $3,095 | $6,328 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the San Rafael Hills Neighborhood of Glendale, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Azure Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
Sunset Ridge at La Crescenta | 2Bed1.5Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,675 |
Altana | Urban One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Doran Residences LLC | C - 1B 1B | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Towne at Glendale | 3x2-1240 | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
2722 Honolulu Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.58 |
416 on Broadway | G2A.4R | 2BR,2BA | $3.38 |
Doran Residences LLC | A - 2 B 2B | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
2750 Piedmont Ave, Unit 29 | 2750 Piedmont Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.35 |
Sunset Ridge at La Crescenta | 2Bed1.5Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.81 |
Azure Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
1807 Bara Rd, Unit B | 1807 Bara Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Altana | Urban One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
Hillside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath w/ View | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Rafael Hills, Glendale, CA
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Glendale, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
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 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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