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 | $3,283 | $2,990 | $3,622 |
San Rafael Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,447 | $1,850 | $5,200 |
San Rafael Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,844 | $2,975 | $9,242 |
San Rafael Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $3,095 | $4,650 |
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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 |
Altana | Urban One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Doran Residences LLC | C - 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
Avalon Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,769 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Rafael Hills, CA
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Rafael Hills area is the $2.58 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 2722 Honolulu Ave in the in the La Crescenta neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value San Rafael Hills apartment is the G2A.4 Model at 416 on Broadway starting at $3,810 with a $3.34 price per square foot in the Northeast Los Angeles 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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2722 Honolulu Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.58 |
416 on Broadway | G2A.4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.34 |
Doran Residences LLC | A - 2 B 2B | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
1151 N Verdugo Rd, Unit A | 1151 N Verdugo Rd | 2BR,2BA | $2.86 |
Vue at Montrose | 2 Bed, 1½ Bath, 930-961 sf, (6) | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.91 |
Towne at Glendale | Marino | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
1620 Glencoe Way, Unit 1620 | 1620 Glencoe Way | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Azure Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Avalon Glendale | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
Hillside Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSan Rafael Hills, Glendale, CA
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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 a cheap apartment in San Rafael Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Rafael Hills is under $3,113.
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 $4,838.
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 $431 which is $4,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Rafael Hills.
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