26 rentals in Sylmar

Sylmar is a suburban neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley and the northernmost neighborhood within the city of Los Angeles, California, United States. Historically known for its profusion of sylvan olive orchards, Sylmar can trace this back to the 18th century and the founding of the San Fernando Mission. In 1890, olive production was begun systematically. The Sylmar climate was also considered healthy, and so a sanitarium was established, the first in a series of hospitals in the neighborhood. There are fourteen public and eight private schools within Sylmar.
Sylmar is a northern Valley community near the San Fernando Pass. Features diverse neighborhoods, Sylmar Olive oil heritage, and mountain access.
Today, Sylmar has 26 homes for rent at a median rent of $3,595/mo, typically leasing in about 13 days. Families here choose from 1 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Rent
$4,200/mo
↑ 47.4% over the past yearMonths of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
1.2 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 26 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~13 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are leasing extremely fast—expect high competition and quick decisions. Leasing 89% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $1,043.25/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$1,433/mo)
Rent Reductions
5 listings have reduced their rent
19% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.2% (~$295/mo)
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