Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Clarita, CA Rents

Santa Clarita rentals average $2,508 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,048 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,365, or roughly $33 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,346 (-39.63%) year-over-year from $3,396 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $128 (5.36%) year-over-year from $2,380 to $2,508. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $280 (10.34%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,988. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (2.30%) year-over-year from $3,666 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $648 (14.72%) year-over-year from $4,400 to $5,048. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$37.68	$2,508	$2,380 (5.36%)	$2,008 (24.91%)
2 BR	$33.61	$2,988	$2,708 (10.34%)	$2,648 (12.81%)
3 BR	$31.93	$3,750	$3,666 (2.30%)	$3,566 (5.16%)
4+ BR	$24.56	$5,048	$4,400 (14.72%)	$4,358 (15.81%)

Historical Rents in Santa Clarita, CA

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Top Cities Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Santa Clarita. The average rent in Santa Clarita is currently $3,488 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Glendale, CA, with an average rent of $2,995, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Santa Clarita, CA is Thousand Oaks, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,925 per month.

Let's compare Santa Clarita, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.28% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA are about 1.26% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Santa Clarita, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Glendale, CA	$1,750	$2,200	$2,950	$2,995
Palmdale, CA	N/A	$1,600	$2,045	$3,000
Burbank, CA	$2,291	$2,375	$3,200	$3,488
Simi Valley, CA	$2,200	$2,325	$2,895	$4,000
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,000	$4,925

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita. Some of these neighborhoods include Panorama City, Van Nuys, and Reseda. We've included all of these top 13 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 13 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, CA is currently around $3,500 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Santa Clarita's average rent, which is only $3,365. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, Panorama City has the most affordable average rent at $2,575 per month. Whereas, at $6,250 average rent per month, Porter Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Santa Clarita. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Panorama City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,650	$1,695	$2,500	$2,575
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,445	$1,899	$2,700	$2,900
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$1,975	$2,895	$3,000
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$3,150
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,575	$1,895	$2,800	$3,170
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,898	$2,873	$3,395
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,923	$2,828	$3,500
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,025	$2,745	$3,550
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,975	$1,997	$2,773	$3,800
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,475	$2,000	$2,650	$3,800
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,999	$3,150	$4,000
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,798	$1,997	$2,800	$4,200
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,300	$3,548	$6,250

Top Counties Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 1 counties located by Santa Clarita, CA. One county in the area is Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,600. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Los Angeles, CA. Its average rent per month is $3,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,600, Los Angeles, CA is the most expensive county by Santa Clarita, CA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Santa Clarita, CA is 8.95% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA is 7.11% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Los Angeles, CA	$1,737	$2,283	$3,200	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Santa Clarita, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,350. A total of 8 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91402, Los Angeles, CA at $2,575 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,798 per month is 91326, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,669. That's at least $44 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Santa Clarita, CA is $1,949 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,798 per month. Which comes out to $34 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Santa Clarita, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
91367, Los Angeles, CA	$2,470	$2,498	$3,700	$4,500
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,925	$2,025	$2,795	$3,600
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,950	$2,895	$3,050
91326, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,473	$5,798
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,347	$1,895	$2,538	$2,895
91401, Los Angeles, CA	$1,738	$1,900	$2,500	$3,500
91606, Los Angeles, CA	$1,725	$1,800	$2,715	$3,200
91405, Los Angeles, CA	$1,573	$1,899	$2,800	$3,100
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$1,950	$2,800	$3,150
91342, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,688	$1,948	$2,839	$3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Santa Clarita Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Santa Clarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Santa Clarita, CA apartments for rent is approximately $3,365. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Santa Clarita, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Santa Clarita, CA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,508 and an average price per square feet of $37.68. There are a total of 18 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clarita.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,988 and an average price per square feet of $33.61. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Santa Clarita.

How have rent prices in Santa Clarita, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Santa Clarita, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.40%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Santa Clarita, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Santa Clarita, CA is around $2,692/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.