Average Rent in Ventura, CA

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Current Versus Historical Ventura, CA Rents

Ventura rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $5,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,100, or roughly $33 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-2.90%) year-over-year from $2,008 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $157 (6.69%) year-over-year from $2,343 to $2,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $53 (-1.73%) year-over-year from $3,053 to $3,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $439 (11.46%) year-over-year from $3,833 to $4,273. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,833 (36.54%) year-over-year from $5,017 to $6,850. 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 2.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.60% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $52.80 $1,950 $2,008 (-2.90%) $1,821 (7.09%)
1 BR $43.92 $2,500 $2,343 (6.69%) $2,015 (24.07%)
2 BR $35.33 $3,000 $3,053 (-1.73%) $2,783 (7.78%)
3 BR $31.02 $4,273 $3,833 (11.46%) $3,654 (16.92%)
4+ BR $29.49 $6,850 $5,017 (36.54%) $4,648 (47.36%)

Historical Rents in Ventura, CA

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Top Cities Near Ventura

There are a total of 42 cities nearby Ventura. The average rent in Ventura is currently $3,936 per month. A total of 23 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Hawthorne, CA, with an average rent of $2,178, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Ventura, CA is Malibu, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Ventura, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Ventura, CA is 12.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ventura, CA are about 7.46% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.33% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 42 total cities near Ventura, CA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA $1,950 $2,300 $2,975 $3,395
Santa Clarita, CA N/A $2,508 $2,990 $3,450
Oxnard, CA N/A $2,050 $2,895 $3,495
Los Angeles, CA $1,750 $2,300 $3,398 $3,700
Simi Valley, CA $2,200 $2,375 $2,895 $4,200
Santa Monica, CA $2,432 $3,043 $5,050 $4,500
Thousand Oaks, CA N/A $2,450 $3,050 $4,900
Calabasas, CA $2,400 $2,700 $3,700 $7,850
Beverly Hills, CA $2,348 $3,400 $4,973 $7,973
Malibu, CA $4,375 $5,775 $6,500 $25,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Ventura

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Ventura. Some of these neighborhoods include Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Congress North, and Historic Cultural. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 total neighborhoods in or near Ventura, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Ventura, CA is currently around $3,750 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ventura's average rent, which is actually $4,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ventura, MacArthur Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,737 per month. Whereas, at $19,500 average rent per month, Bel Air-Beverly Crest is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ventura. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Wilshire Center - Koreatown, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $1,995 $2,800 $2,181
Congress North, Los Angeles, CA $1,748 $1,750 $2,325 $2,600
Historic Cultural, Los Angeles, CA $2,218 $2,514 $3,225 $2,798
Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $2,110 $2,712 $4,200 $2,800
Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $1,899 $2,700 $2,900
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA $1,795 $1,975 $2,873 $3,000
Lake Balboa, Los Angeles, CA $1,575 $1,895 $2,821 $3,275
Mid-Town North Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA $1,695 $1,898 $2,825 $3,393
Greater Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA $1,690 $2,295 $2,850 $3,490
Mar Vista, Los Angeles, CA $1,900 $2,713 $3,109 $3,498
Granada Hills, Los Angeles, CA $1,925 $2,100 $2,798 $3,750
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA $1,595 $2,450 $3,925 $3,793
Northridge, Los Angeles, CA $1,775 $2,000 $3,175 $3,948
Westchester-Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA $1,541 $2,883 $4,495 $3,950
South Robertson, Los Angeles, CA $1,825 $2,373 $3,895 $4,145
West Hills, Los Angeles, CA $1,798 $1,999 $2,775 $4,395
PICO, Los Angeles, CA $1,895 $2,200 $3,925 $4,500
Woodland Hills-Warner Center, Los Angeles, CA $2,441 $2,450 $3,200 $4,500
Mid-City West, Los Angeles, CA $1,690 $2,923 $3,995 $4,500
Hollywood Hills West, Los Angeles, CA $1,798 $2,495 $3,595 $4,500
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA $1,845 $2,150 $3,200 $4,575
Tarzana, Los Angeles, CA $1,573 $1,873 $2,695 $4,873
Westwood, Los Angeles, CA $2,250 $3,600 $4,995 $5,200
Westside, Los Angeles, CA $2,248 $2,674 $5,095 $5,595
Encino, Los Angeles, CA $1,695 $2,090 $2,950 $5,725
Venice, Los Angeles, CA $2,198 $3,095 $5,673 $6,417
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA $1,599 $2,875 $3,525 $7,500
Brentwood, Los Angeles, CA $2,175 $3,495 $5,045 $8,250
Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, CA $2,550 $3,521 $5,236 $15,000
Bel Air-Beverly Crest, Los Angeles, CA $1,900 $4,625 $7,000 $19,500

Top Counties Near Ventura

There are a total of 4 counties located by Ventura, CA. Some of these counties include Kern, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA, and Los Angeles, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,548. That's roughly around $35 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Kern, CA. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,900, Orange, CA is the most expensive county by Ventura, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Ventura, CA is 15.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ventura, CA is 9.27% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ventura, CA is 2.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kern, CA N/A $1,275 $1,525 $1,800
San Luis Obispo, CA $1,550 $2,075 $2,950 $3,495
Los Angeles, CA $1,748 $2,280 $3,200 $3,600
Orange, CA $2,600 $2,610 $3,600 $4,900

Top Zipcodes Near Ventura

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near Ventura, CA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,100. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 90006, Los Angeles, CA at $2,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $23,725 per month is 90210, Los Angeles, CA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,723. That's at least $48 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ventura, CA is $2,375 per month. Or in other words, $43 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,388 per month. Which comes out to $38 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Ventura, CA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
90046, Los Angeles, CA $1,899 $2,623 $4,425 $4,575
90069, Los Angeles, CA $3,000 $3,395 $6,850 $6,910
90025, Los Angeles, CA $1,595 $2,398 $3,995 $4,098
91367, Los Angeles, CA $2,441 $2,534 $3,700 $4,495
90210, Los Angeles, CA $2,275 $4,800 $7,748 $23,725
90035, Los Angeles, CA $1,950 $2,550 $3,900 $4,248
90291, Los Angeles, CA $2,200 $2,797 $5,225 $5,498
90019, Los Angeles, CA $1,495 $2,098 $3,800 $3,850
90049, Los Angeles, CA $2,175 $3,050 $5,500 $9,500
90034, Los Angeles, CA $1,900 $2,850 $3,345 $3,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Ventura Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Ventura, CA?
The average monthly rental price for Ventura, CA apartments for rent is approximately $4,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA.
How much is a studio apartment in Ventura, CA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950 and an average price per square feet of $52.80. There are a total of 15 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ventura.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Ventura, CA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $43.92. There are a total of 51 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ventura.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Ventura, CA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $35.33. There are a total of 155 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ventura.
How have rent prices in Ventura, CA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Ventura, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Ventura, CA?
A reasonable rent price in Ventura, CA is around $3,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.