Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Clarita, CA Rents

Santa Clarita rentals average $2,435 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,568, or roughly $31 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,063 (-34.14%) year-over-year from $3,113 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.89%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $176 (6.45%) year-over-year from $2,724 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $301 (8.36%) year-over-year from $3,599 to $3,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (5.75%) year-over-year from $4,350 to $4,600. 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 8.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.42% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$35.85	$2,450	$2,358 (3.89%)	$2,033 (20.54%)
2 BR	$32.38	$2,900	$2,724 (6.45%)	$2,719 (6.65%)
3 BR	$31.00	$3,900	$3,599 (8.36%)	$3,542 (10.12%)
4+ BR	$25.17	$4,600	$4,350 (5.75%)	$4,466 (3.00%)

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 $3,348 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Glendale, CA, with an average rent of $2,950, 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 $4,800 per month.

Let's compare Santa Clarita, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA are about 3.19% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.10% 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	$1,873	$2,100	$3,000	$2,950
Palmdale, CA	$1,325	$1,795	$2,150	$3,000
Burbank, CA	$1,848	$2,400	$2,995	$3,348
Simi Valley, CA	$2,150	$2,300	$2,650	$3,999
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,400	$3,175	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 13 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita. Some of these neighborhoods include Canoga Park, 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 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,500. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Santa Clarita's average rent, which is actually $3,568. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, Canoga Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $5,999 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
Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,445	$2,000	$2,695	$2,500
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$2,000	$2,498	$2,750
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,895	$1,950	$2,975	$3,150
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$1,995	$2,888	$3,208
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,995	$2,850	$3,300
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,895	$2,975	$3,500
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,890	$1,987	$2,750	$3,500
Sun Valley, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,955	$2,700	$3,500
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,800	$2,000	$2,800	$3,625
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,875	$3,650
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,775	$1,995	$3,099	$3,800
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,795	$2,100	$2,850	$4,448
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$3,000	$3,750	$5,999

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 6.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA is 10.25% 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	$1,750	$2,289	$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 $3,499. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 91304, Los Angeles, CA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,800 per month is 91326, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. That's at least $46 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 $2,000 per month. Or in other words, $46 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,798 per month. Which comes out to $35 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	$2,441	$2,437	$3,250	$4,270
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,850	$3,600
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,900	$1,950	$2,950	$3,273
91326, Los Angeles, CA	$1,898	$2,350	$3,500	$5,800
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,675	$2,150	$2,600	$3,425
91401, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$1,998	$2,498	$3,500
91606, Los Angeles, CA	$1,700	$1,895	$2,723	$2,850
91405, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,000	$2,795	$2,998
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,750	$2,000	$2,642	$3,500
91342, Los Angeles County, CA	$1,650	$1,945	$2,800	$3,498

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 $3,568. 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 $2,435 and an average price per square feet of $35.85. There are a total of 20 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 $2,903 and an average price per square feet of $32.38. There are a total of 34 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 -0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Santa Clarita, CA is around $2,854/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.