Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Sylmar

$2,305/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sylmar is $2,305 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $405 more per month.

$2.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sylmar

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sylmar rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sylmar run $1,972 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,402.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,904

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,409

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,297

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$4,675

6%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,904

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,409

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,675

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

Granada Hills

Average rent

$2,923

Greater Valley Glen

Average rent

$2,400

Lake Balboa

Average rent

$2,300

North Hills East

Average rent

$2,247

Panorama City

Average rent

$2,150

San Fernando

Average rent

$2,147

Apartments

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

Condos

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

Houses

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

13%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

22%

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$2,305
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,923
increased by54%

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.

Discover rentals in Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA

12600 San Fernando Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2

12600 San Fernando Rd #2, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14000 Foothill Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2 beds

2 baths

$2,095

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13825 Beaver St #78 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Sylmar condo for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14035 Bryant Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sylmar condo for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

3 baths

$3,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Olive Tree Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Olive Tree Gardens Apartments

14401 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dronfield Astoria - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Dronfield Astoria

13140 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$3,701

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Rockwood at the Cascades - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Rockwood at the Cascades

16601 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,904–$2,695

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Astoria Mountain View - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Astoria Mountain View

14067 Astoria St, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,972–$2,741

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LEASE UP - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

8.8

Very good

LEASE UP

12534 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1 bed

1 bath

$1,599–$1,760

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Astoria Mountain View - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Astoria Mountain View

14067 Astoria St, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,972–$2,741

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Olive View Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Olive View Gardens

14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Call

16613 Foothill Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

9m ago

Sylmar apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2 beds

2 baths

$2,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Olive View Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Olive View Gardens

14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Call

Shadow Trails - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Shadow Trails

15520 Foothill Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1 bed

1 bath

$1,995–$2,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Call

Dronfield Astoria - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Dronfield Astoria

13140 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,895–$3,701

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
12960 Dronfield Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

12960 Dronfield Ave.

12960 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,550–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
LEASE UP - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

4d ago

8.8

Very good

LEASE UP

12534 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1 bed

1 bath

$1,599–$1,760

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Olive View Gardens - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

1d ago

10

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Olive View Gardens

14500 Olive View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

Call

12960 Dronfield Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

12960 Dronfield Ave.

12960 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91342

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,650–$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13825 Beaver St #78 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Sylmar condo for rent in Los Angeles

3 beds

2 baths

$3,095

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,305 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sylmar?

Average rent prices in Sylmar have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $405 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).