Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

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Current Versus Historical Santa Clarita, CA Rents

Santa Clarita rentals average $2,470 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,495, or roughly $32 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-17.17%) year-over-year from $2,475 to $2,050. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $149 (6.43%) year-over-year from $2,321 to $2,470. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.72%) year-over-year from $2,650 to $2,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.17%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $418 (9.33%) year-over-year from $4,482 to $4,900. 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 5.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.23% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$37.72	$2,470	$2,321 (6.43%)	$2,008 (23.04%)
2 BR	$32.16	$2,775	$2,650 (4.72%)	$2,633 (5.38%)
3 BR	$29.67	$3,800	$3,683 (3.17%)	$3,540 (7.34%)
4+ BR	$25.65	$4,900	$4,482 (9.33%)	$4,320 (13.43%)

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 $3,500 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 $3,077, 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 $4,550 per month.

Let's compare Santa Clarita, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.97% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA are about 8.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.66% 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	$1,572	$2,200	$3,000	$3,077
Palmdale, CA	N/A	$1,675	$1,894	$3,200
Burbank, CA	$1,695	$2,323	$3,200	$3,500
Simi Valley, CA	N/A	$2,375	$2,850	$3,900
Thousand Oaks, CA	N/A	$2,500	$3,175	$4,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 14 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Nuys, Panorama City, and Reseda. We've included all of these top 14 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 14 neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, CA is currently around $3,250 per month. A total of 9 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,250. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Santa Clarita's average rent, which is actually $3,495. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Santa Clarita, Van Nuys has the most affordable average rent at $2,775 per month. Whereas, at $6,500 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
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA	$1,525	$1,850	$2,550	$2,775
Panorama City, Los Angeles, CA	$1,577	$1,778	$2,600	$2,795
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA	$1,673	$1,795	$2,775	$2,988
Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles, CA	$1,825	$1,998	$2,847	$3,150
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$1,973	$2,806	$3,150
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA	$1,595	$2,150	$2,780	$3,178
Canoga Park, Los Angeles, CA	$1,389	$1,849	$2,800	$3,200
Winnetka, Los Angeles, CA	$1,500	$1,775	$2,800	$3,300
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA	$1,623	$1,900	$2,841	$3,350
Greater Valley Glen, Los Angeles, CA	$1,843	$1,900	$2,750	$3,588
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,798	$3,798
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA	$1,550	$1,925	$2,695	$4,000
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$2,000	$2,550	$4,350
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,250	$3,500	$6,500

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 10.93% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Santa Clarita, CA is 15.32% 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	$1,695	$2,200	$3,200	$3,600

Top Zipcodes Near Santa Clarita

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near Santa Clarita, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,325. 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 91605, Los Angeles, CA at $2,685 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,000 per month is 91326, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,511. That's at least $41 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 $1,926 per month. Or in other words, $42 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,794 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	$2,180	$2,554	$3,266	$4,498
91344, Los Angeles, CA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,798	$3,800
91335, Los Angeles, CA	$1,695	$1,798	$2,800	$3,100
91326, Los Angeles, CA	N/A	$2,100	$3,300	$6,000
91355, Los Angeles County, CA	N/A	$2,480	$2,790	$2,843
91406, Los Angeles, CA	$1,523	$1,900	$2,800	$3,200
91401, Los Angeles, CA	$1,498	$1,885	$2,425	$3,544
91606, Los Angeles, CA	$1,600	$1,948	$2,598	$3,050
91405, Los Angeles, CA	$850	$1,905	$2,750	$3,195
91343, Los Angeles, CA	$1,790	$1,895	$2,459	$2,825

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 $3,495. 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 $2,470 and an average price per square feet of $37.72. 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 $2,775 and an average price per square feet of $32.16. There are a total of 31 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 -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Santa Clarita, CA is around $2,796/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.