California State University at Northridge

Northridge, CA

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California State University at Northridge - Northridge, CA

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Perfectly positioned between Southern California’s urban excitement and natural splendor

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The CSUN campus enjoys a healthy sense of balance, positioned where the urban sprawl of Los Angeles begins to give way to the rugged mountains of Southern California. Finding an apartment, condo, or rental home near campus will generally take you to one of two areas: Zelzah Avenue near the student housing blocks and athletic fields on the northeast corner of campus, and Reseda Boulevard near the strip of restaurants and coffeehouses on the west side.

It’s easy to stay connected with arts and culture without even leaving campus, with free movie screenings at the Cinematheque, free art galleries, and discounted admission to the Valley Performing Arts Center. The campus also hosts a weekly farmers’ market, bringing in fresh produce and meals from local vendors.

The beaches and mountains are easily accessible for weekend getaways, and the endless entertainment and nightlife of Los Angeles is only a few minutes down the road.

Explore the College

CSUN students enjoy nearby beaches

CSUN's Oviatt Library is a popular filming location

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Northridge, CA is $1,586 for a studio, $1,971 for one bedroom, $2,557 for two bedrooms, and $3,132 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northridge has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 436 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,586/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 676 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,971/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 974 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,557/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,244 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,132/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cal State Northridge Botanic Garden
  • Aliso Canyon Park
  • Limekiln State Park
  • Reseda Park Lake
  • Lake Balboa

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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