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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.

#1 4.4 (25)

The Canyons at Santa Clarita

24817 Walnut St #19, Newhall, CA 91321, USA

From $2,040/mo
Avg $2,352 6 units
#2 4.2 (57)

Bridgeport Coast Apartments

24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA

From $2,139/mo
Avg $2,778 7 units
#3 4.2 (135)

Canyon Ridge

23645 Meadowridge Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA

From $2,182/mo
Avg $2,344 2 units
#4 4.5 (126)

Portofino Apartments

24452 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, CA 91355, USA

From $2,285/mo
Avg $2,743 10 units
#5 3.9 (132)

Canyon Crest

23639 Newhall Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321, USA

From $2,291/mo
Avg $2,658 4 units
#6 4.5 (150)

Skycrest Apartments

27800 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91354, USA

From $2,300/mo
Avg $2,706 13 units
#7 4.2 (33)

Artisan Oaks

25910 Tournament Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, USA

From $2,345/mo
Avg $2,676 8 units

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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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