Cheap Apartments for Rent in Van Nuys, CA from $500 (152 Rentals)

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8014 Woodman Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8014 Woodman Ave

8014 Woodman AveVan Nuys, CA 91402
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13850 Victory Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

13850 Victory Blvd

13850 Victory BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91401
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6857 Haskell Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6857 Haskell Ave

6857 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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14660 Delano St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14660 Delano St

14660 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91411
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14603 Delano St
2 Bedroom Apartments

14603 Delano St

14603 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91411
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16016 Vanowen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

16016 Vanowen St

16016 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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8080 Langdon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8080 Langdon Ave

8080 Langdon AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6701 Haskell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6701 Haskell Ave

6701 Haskell AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Vose apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vose apartments

15705 Vose StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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The Aventine Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aventine Apartments

14400 Vose StVan Nuys, CA 91405
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7139 Hazeltine Ave
Studio Apartments

7139 Hazeltine Ave

7139 Hazeltine AveVan Nuys, CA 91405
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Vanowen Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vanowen Apartments

15340-15344 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15507 Vanowen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15507 Vanowen St

15507 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Kestona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kestona Apartments

6245 Kester AveVan Nuys, CA 91411
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14111 Delano St
1 Bedroom Apartments

14111 Delano St

14111 Delano StVan Nuys, CA 91401
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Burbank Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burbank Gardens

14033 Burbank BlvdVan Nuys, CA 91401
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Sherman Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherman Manor

15128 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91405
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8145 Langdon Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8145 Langdon Ave

8145 Langdon AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Sylemona Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sylemona Apartments

6220 Lemona AveVan Nuys, CA 91411
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Woodley Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Court

6700 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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6928-6932 Woodley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6928-6932 Woodley Ave

6928-6932 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15405 Vanowen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15405 Vanowen St

15405 Vanowen StVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Woodley Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodley Villas

7111 Woodley AveVan Nuys, CA 91406
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15425 Sherman Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15425 Sherman Way

15425 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91406
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Van Nuys, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Van Nuys, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Van Nuys Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lake Balboa$2,695$1,305117

Cheapest Available Van Nuys Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Van Nuys, CA is a Studio unit found at Sherman Way Apartments in the Antelope Valley neighborhood priced from $850. Meridian Pointe Apartments in the North San Fernando Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Van Nuys apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherman Way ApartmentsBachelor ApartmentStudio,1BA$850
Meridian Pointe ApartmentsCSUN Student Studio Apartment with Shared BathroomStudio,1BA$1,175
Summer Breeze ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$1,195
8742 Orion0x1Studio,1BA$1,200
Valley Village1x11BR,1BA$1,257
Laurel Cyn 68200BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,299
Tarzana CourtyardMedium StudioStudio,1BA$1,321
The Marquee ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Van Nuys, CA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Van Nuys area is the $1.11 price per square foot Large 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 5810 Yolanda Ave in the in the Country Club Estates at Moorpark neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Van Nuys apartment is the B5 Model at 6940 Sepulveda starting at $2,734 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Woodley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Van Nuys apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5810 Yolanda AveLarge 2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.11
6940 SepulvedaB52BR,2BA$1.94
Yaya Valerio2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.93
6643 Haskell Avenue3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.89
La Croix Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.69
5750 Whitsett Ave, Unit #65750 Whitsett Ave2BR,1BA$1.96
6651 Haskell Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.75
14332 Riverside Drive,1x11BR,1BA$1.93
Encino Oakbrook1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.95
8530 Cedros Ave, Unit 3168530 Cedros Ave1BR,1BA$1.96

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Van Nuys Overview

Van Nuys is in theáSan Fernando Valley, bordered by other popular neighborhoods such as Panorama City and Sherman Oaks. You'll find Southern California apartments in Van Nuys that are part of a diverse and affordable area just outside of Los Angeles. Van Nuys apartments are only 20 miles away from Hollywood and Downtown LA. And the San Diego Freeway (405 Fwy) goes right through the middle of town, offering access to areas throughout the Valley and beyond.

Why live in Van Nuys, CA?

If you're looking for lower rental prices, Van Nuys apartments offer a solid choice. The population is diverse, with young single career people, seniors, and families. With better transportation options than you had in the past, Van Nuys is a good place to get a start in Southern California. There's plenty of shopping, great places to eat, and an affordable place for movie industry professionals too.

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Getting Around Van Nuys, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Van Nuys Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Van Nuys?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Van Nuys is under $1,414.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Van Nuys?

The cheapest apartment in Van Nuys is Valley Village which is listed at $1,257, while the average apartment in Van Nuys costs $2,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Van Nuys?

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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys?

Cheap apartments in Van Nuys have an average cost of $120 which is $2,575 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Van Nuys.

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