Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sylmar

$2,350/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sylmar is $2,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sylmar

44

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sylmar rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Sylmar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,225, whereas a house costs $3,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylmar run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,485.

Listings

Studio

$1,512

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,850

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,450

3%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,987

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,000

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,512

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,987

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$2,350
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,350
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA is 30% lower than the median rent in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

14029 Foothill - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.7

Very good

14029 Foothill

14029 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095–$2,150

Price drop

Apartment for rent

13621 Fellows Ave #13617 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

13621 N Fellows Ave Sylmar, CA 91342

13621 Fellows Ave #13617, Los Angeles, CA 91342

3 beds

2 baths

$2,840

Apartment for rent

15106 Roxford St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

15106 Roxford St Sylmar, CA 91342

15106 Roxford St #4, Los Angeles, CA 91342

3 beds

2 baths

$2,840

Apartment for rent

13185 1/2 Bromont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Sylmar house for rent in Los Angeles

SINGLE_FAMILY - Sylmar, CA

13185 1/2 Bromont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

House 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 $2,350 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sylmar?

Average rent prices in Sylmar have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Sylmar rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sylmar is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $94,000/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).

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