Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
14 apartment buildings, 157 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,833/mo
Cheapest
$2,040/mo
Properties
14
Units
157
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 14 properties in Santa Clarita, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Santa Clarita, CA Rent Prices
All 14 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
The Canyons at Santa Clarita
24817 Walnut St #19, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
Bridgeport Coast Apartments
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Canyon Ridge
23645 Meadowridge Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Portofino Apartments
24452 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Canyon Crest
23639 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Skycrest Apartments
27800 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
Artisan Oaks
25910 Tournament Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Canyons at Santa Clarita 24817 Walnut St #19, Newhall, CA 91321, USA | $2,040 | $2,352 | $2.95 | 4.4 (25) | 6 |
| 2 | Bridgeport Coast Apartments 24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA | $2,139 | $2,778 | $3.19 | 4.2 (57) | 7 |
| 3 | Canyon Ridge 23645 Meadowridge Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA | $2,182 | $2,344 | $2.76 | 4.2 (135) | 2 |
| 4 | Portofino Apartments 24452 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA | $2,285 | $2,743 | $2.71 | 4.5 (126) | 10 |
| 5 | Canyon Crest 23639 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA | $2,291 | $2,658 | $2.79 | 3.9 (132) | 4 |
| 6 | Skycrest Apartments 27800 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91354, USA | $2,300 | $2,706 | $3.06 | 4.5 (150) | 13 |
| 7 | Artisan Oaks 25910 Tournament Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA | $2,345 | $2,676 | $3.04 | 4.2 (33) | 8 |
Explore Each Property
The Canyons at Santa Clarita
4.4 (25)24817 Walnut St #19, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
Bridgeport Coast Apartments
4.2 (57)24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA
Canyon Ridge
4.2 (135)23645 Meadowridge Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Portofino Apartments
4.5 (126)24452 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA
Canyon Crest
3.9 (132)23639 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA
Skycrest Apartments
4.5 (150)27800 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91354, USA
Santa Clarita, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,833 per month, based on 157 units across 14 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,040 at The Canyons at Santa Clarita to $2,740 at The Retreat.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,139/mo | $2,139/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $2,501/mo | $2,040/mo | 57 |
| 2 Bed | $2,950/mo | $2,300/mo | 86 |
| 3 Bed | $3,569/mo | $2,962/mo | 13 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Santa Clarita, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Santa Clarita, CA averages $2,501/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,950/mo. At the local median household income of $119,926, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Santa Clarita, CA at $2,486/mo. The current tracked market average runs 14% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Santa Clarita, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clarita, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,833/mo.
Comfortable income
$136,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,040/mo), you need to earn at least $82,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Clarita, CA is $119,926 , about 12% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Santa Clarita, CA
Overall prices in Santa Clarita, CA runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Santa Clarita, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,833 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,177/mo |
Population
229,021
Median household income
$119,926
Census median rent
$2,486/mo
Rent as % of income
36.4%
Median age
38.1
Mean commute
35 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Santa Clarita, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Santa Clarita, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +1% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +13% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -19% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -10% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -3% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +18% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?
The average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,833 per month, based on 157 units across 14 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Santa Clarita, CA?
The lowest available rent in Santa Clarita, CA starts at $2,040 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita, CA average $2,501/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,040/mo across 57 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita, CA average $2,950/mo. Units start from $2,300/mo across 86 units currently listed.
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