Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sylmar

$2,455/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sylmar is $2,455 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $505 more per month.

$2.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sylmar

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sylmar rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 $2,194, whereas a house costs $3,722. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylmar run $1,806 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,424.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,797

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$2,455

5%

13%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,900

2%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

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$2,455
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,695
increased by89%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA is 34% lower than the median rent in Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

14033 FOOTHILL BLVD. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.9

Very good

14033 FOOTHILL BLVD.

14033 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

2 beds

1 bath

$2,190

Apartment for rent

13266 Foothill Blvd #211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2 beds

2 baths

$2,399

$2,199

Price drop

Apartment for rent

12877 Glenoaks Blvd #AB - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar house for rent in Los Angeles

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

House for rent

Available Jan 15

Dronfield Astoria - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

Dronfield Astoria

13140 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,399–$3,545

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 $2,455 per month as of June 27, 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 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $98,000/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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