Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Sylmar is $2,098, a 0.53% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,110.
One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $1,819, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $2,256 offer 913 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA
Last updated: April 23, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $2,098 | 832 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,819 | 681 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $2,256 | 913 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA rent trends
Rental prices in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA have decreased by 0.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,110 to $2,098.
What's the typical rent budget in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA?
The largest share of rentals in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA?
3,173 or 32% of the households in Sylmar, San Fernando Valley, CA are renter-occupied while 6,662 or 68% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Sylmar?
Arlington Heights $1,609/month
Pico - Union $1,783/month
Leimert Park $1,802/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,742/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Sylmar?
West Adams $4,128/month
Playa Vista $4,139/month
Ocean Park $4,159/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Los Angeles, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Ocean Park | $4,159 |
| Playa Vista | $4,139 |
| West Adams | $4,128 |
| Exposition Park | $4,043 |
| Sawtelle | $3,907 |
| Mid-City Santa Monica | $3,865 |
| University Park | $3,855 |
| Westwood | $3,708 |
| Downtown Santa Monica | $3,681 |
| Brentwood | $3,677 |
| Beverly Grove | $3,603 |
| Fairfax | $3,603 |
| Del Rey | $3,522 |
| Pico - Robertson | $3,450 |
| Wilshire - Montana | $3,439 |
| Venice | $3,356 |
| Mid-Wilshire | $3,330 |
| Historic South-Central | $3,326 |
| Fox Hills | $3,313 |
| Playa del Rey | $3,293 |
| Rancho Park | $3,288 |
| Windsor Square | $3,181 |
| Hancock Park | $3,147 |
| Larchmont | $3,112 |
| Pico | $3,028 |
| Hollywood Hills West | $3,005 |
| Westchester | $2,976 |
| Downtown Los Angeles | $2,883 |
| Palms | $2,819 |
| Woodland Hills | $2,801 |
| Echo Park | $2,687 |
| Hollywood | $2,684 |
| Studio City | $2,676 |
| Mar Vista | $2,673 |
| Mid-City | $2,624 |
| West Los Angeles | $2,616 |
| Atwater Village | $2,559 |
| Cheviot Hills | $2,557 |
| Carthay | $2,556 |
| Chinatown | $2,539 |
| Toluka Lake | $2,509 |
| North Hollywood | $2,506 |
| Harvard Heights | $2,506 |
| Sherman Oaks | $2,504 |
| Chatsworth | $2,498 |
| Los Feliz | $2,490 |
| Valley Village | $2,484 |
| Northridge | $2,462 |
| Canoga Park | $2,419 |
| Silver Lake | $2,418 |
| Encino | $2,415 |
| Hollywood Hills | $2,399 |
| Boyle Heights | $2,295 |
| Sunkist Park | $2,284 |
| East Hollywood | $2,248 |
| Shadow Hills | $2,220 |
| Koreatown | $2,215 |
| Lincoln Heights | $2,213 |
| Pacoima | $2,210 |
| Eagle Rock | $2,210 |
| Highland Park | $2,195 |
| Granada Hills | $2,193 |
| Baldwin Hills - Crenshaw | $2,169 |
| Westlake | $2,169 |
| Mission Hills | $2,143 |
| Valley Glen | $2,133 |
| Tarzana | $2,119 |
| Van Nuys | $2,101 |
| Sylmar | $2,097 |
| Century City | $2,076 |
| Lake Balboa | $2,058 |
| Reseda | $2,050 |
| North Hills | $2,044 |
| Glassell Park | $2,035 |
| Mount Washington | $1,996 |
| Panorama City | $1,970 |
| Hyde Park | $1,931 |
| Lake View Terrace | $1,909 |
| Winnetka | $1,904 |
| El Sereno | $1,886 |
| Sunland | $1,868 |
| Sun Valley | $1,856 |
| Jefferson Park | $1,847 |
| Leimert Park | $1,802 |
| Pico - Union | $1,783 |
| Arlington Heights | $1,609 |
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Los Angeles | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Sylmar is 30% higher than in Arlington Heights
$2,097
Sylmar rent is 1% lower than Los Angeles average
Average Rent
$2,097
$1,609
Arlington Heights rent is 23% lower than Los Angeles average
Average Rent
$1,609
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Sylmar apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.