Rentals in Van Nuys, CA Under $800/mo
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Rentals in Van Nuys, CA Under $800/mo
Browse rentals in Van Nuys, CA under $800 a month. Find affordable studios and 1-bedrooms - updated daily on Rentler.
What to Know Before Renting Under $800 in Van Nuys, CA
Rentals under $800 per month in Van Nuys are possible but competitive — expect older buildings, smaller units, and fewer amenity-rich communities at this price point. Expand your search along major corridors and garden-style complexes where rents tend to run lower. Confirm what is included in the monthly rent (water, trash, parking) and budget for move-in costs beyond the first month's rent. Under-$800 listings in Van Nuys can lease within days when they hit the market.
Affordable Rentals by Van Nuys Neighborhood
Central Van Nuys
Central Van Nuys offers older apartments, duplexes, and multifamily properties, with mostly studios, 1-bedrooms, and 2-bedrooms. Prices are typically aligned with Van Nuys’ $2,285/mo average, but a few luxury units are available throughout the area. When it comes to dogs and cats, large apartment complexes are usually the most pet-friendly. Van Nuys Boulevard is the main commuter road, and Metro G Line buses also serve the area. Central Van Nuys works best for couples and professionals looking for convenient transit access.
Valley Glen
Apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes are available for rent in Valley Glen, with a mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom rentals. While there are a few luxury units available throughout the area, the majority of rentals are mid-era and new builds — keeping prices aligned with the city’s average price point of $2,285/mo. Residents typically use cars for daily travel, with Victory Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue connecting Valley Glen to other Van Nuys neighborhoods, North Hollywood, and Valley job centers. Houses with yards are usually the most pet-friendly, making Valley Glen a great fit for couples, commuters, and small families with pets seeking more space.
Lake Balboa-Adjacent Van Nuys
With easy access to Lake Balboa Park and the Sepulveda Basin, this part of Van Nuys has pet-friendly 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom apartments, condos, and single-family homes. The local inventory has both mid-era and new builds, and rents typically range from the city’s average of $2,285/mo to slightly above. Renters can find moderate luxury options in new communities. Balboa Boulevard and the Metro G Line are the most popular commuter routes. Overall, rentals in the Lake Balboa area work well for families and professionals seeking larger homes near parks and trails.
Sherman Way Corridor
The Sherman Way corridor is a great place to find affordable rentals in Van Nuys. Offering a mix of older and mid-era apartments, townhomes, and small multifamily properties, most rentals are studios, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units. Generally, larger apartment complexes tend to be the most pet-friendly. Rents are usually below average or aligned with Van Nuys’ average rate of $2,285/mo, making it one of the most low-cost areas in the city. Sherman Way provides easy access to North Hollywood, Reseda, and other neighborhoods in the central Valley. With convenient commuting and low housing costs, rentals along the Sherman Way corridor are best for budget-conscious couples and first-time renters.
East Van Nuys/Airport-Adjacent
East Van Nuys offers mostly 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments, townhomes, and houses in new builds and mid-era developments. Prices usually stay around the city’s mid range, but some luxury options are available in new-construction communities with pet-friendly amenities. Van Nuys Boulevard and Sherman Way are the main driving roads, and I-405 streamlines north-south travel throughout the Valley. With easy access to Van Nuys Airport, the area is best for families, aviation workers, and professionals who frequently travel for business.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentals Under $800 in Van Nuys, CA
Rentler currently shows 0 rentals in Van Nuys priced under $800. Inventory at this price point is updated daily — availability changes quickly, especially at the lower price tiers where well-priced units receive applications within 24–48 hours of posting.
At the under $800 price point in Van Nuys, use the bedroom and property-type filters to narrow to studios, 1-bedrooms, 2-bedrooms, houses, or townhomes. Availability shifts daily — set a listing alert if you want to catch new units as they post.
These terms refer to different things. Cheap or affordable apartments are market-rate units at the lower end of a city's price range — anyone can apply regardless of income. Low-income or income-restricted apartments are subsidized properties (through programs like Section 8, HUD, or LIHTC) that require income qualification, typically at or below 50–80% of the area median income. Both types may appear on Rentler — contact landlords directly on lower-priced listings to ask about income requirements and subsidy acceptance.
Pet-friendly rentals exist across all price tiers. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow to properties that accept animals. At lower price points, pet deposits and monthly pet rent still apply — factor that into your total monthly cost when budgeting. Breed and weight restrictions are common even on pet-accepting listings.
Yes — especially on market-rate listings with individual landlords, which make up a significant share of Rentler's inventory. Negotiating leverage is highest in winter (November through January), when fewer people are searching and landlords are more motivated to fill vacancies. Offering a longer lease term, a larger security deposit, or the ability to move in quickly are the most effective negotiating levers.
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