Rockwood at the Cascades
16601 Foothill Blvd,
Sylmar, CA 91342
$2,120 - $2,898
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sylmar, CA
What is the average rent in Sylmar, CA?
$1,790/month
Average Rent
615 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
0%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Sylmar, CA is $1,790 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Sylmar rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sylmar, you can expect to pay about $845 per month for a studio, $1,790 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,167 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,412 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sylmar, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Rent Ranges in Sylmar, CA
Last Updated October 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
21%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
45%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sylmar?
Based on current rent prices, The Legends at Cascades, North San Fernando Valley and San Fernando Valley are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sylmar.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sylmar?
Based on current rent prices, San Fernando Valley, North San Fernando Valley and The Legends at Cascades are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sylmar.
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Which Sylmar neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sylmar with the most apartments available are North San Fernando Valley, San Fernando Valley and The Legends at Cascades .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sylmar, CA?
Because the average rent in Sylmar is $1,790, you’ll want to make about $5,966 per month or $71,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Sylmar, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sylmar, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,382/month
One Bedroom
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$1,901/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,336/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,983/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.