Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sylmar
$2,296/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Sylmar is $2,296 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $396 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sylmar
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sylmar rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
Average rent prices in Sylmar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
Rent prices in Sylmar vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sylmar is $2,191, whereas a house costs $2,979. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylmar run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,394.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,547 | 4% |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,995 | No Change | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | No Change | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $4,550 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Granada Hills | $2,900 | |
Greater Valley Glen | $2,322 | |
Lake Balboa | $2,236 | |
North Hills East | $2,125 | |
Panorama City | $2,008 | |
San Fernando | $2,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,191 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,947 | 22% | - | |
Houses | $2,979 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,397 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,547
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Granada Hills
Average rent
$2,900
Greater Valley Glen
Average rent
$2,322
Lake Balboa
Average rent
$2,236
North Hills East
Average rent
$2,125
Panorama City
Average rent
$2,008
San Fernando
Average rent
$2,075
Apartments
Average rent
$2,191
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,947
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$2,979
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,397
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Sylmar and Granada Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sylmar
21%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA.
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18h ago
13140 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,911–$3,713
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14h ago
Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles
14033 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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5d+ ago
Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
15h ago
16601 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,919–$2,548
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sylmar house for rent in Los Angeles
12668 Cometa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91340
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
14067 Astoria St, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1 bed
1 bath
$2,108–$2,415
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
17h ago
15069 Nurmi St, Los Angeles, CA 91342
Studio
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12534 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599–$1,760
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sylmar house for rent in Los Angeles
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
13515 Raven St, Los Angeles, CA 91342
4 beds
2 baths
$3,665
House for rent
Available Oct 2
18h ago
13140 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,911–$3,713
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
12960 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
17h ago
15069 Nurmi St, Los Angeles, CA 91342
Studio
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12534 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91342
1 bed
1 bath
$1,599–$1,760
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles
2 beds
2 baths
$2,095
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sylmar rental market.
How much is rent in Sylmar?
The average rent in Sylmar is $2,296 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sylmar?
Average rent prices in Sylmar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Sylmar rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sylmar is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $396 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sylmar?
To comfortably afford rent in Sylmar, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).