Average Rent in Ventura, CA
1 apartment buildings, 9 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,193/mo
Cheapest
$2,299/mo
Properties
1
Units
9
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Ventura, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Ventura, CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Willows at Ventura 3054 Johnson Dr, Ventura, CA 93003, USA | $2,299 | $3,193 | $3.03 | 4.4 (126) | 9 |
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Ventura, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ventura, CA is $3,193 per month, based on 9 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,299 at The Willows at Ventura to $2,299 at The Willows at Ventura.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,384/mo | $2,299/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,899/mo | $2,899/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $3,473/mo | $3,209/mo | 5 |
| 3 Bed | $3,709/mo | $3,709/mo | 1 |
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 Ventura, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ventura, CA averages $2,899/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,473/mo. At the local median household income of $100,407, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ventura, CA at $2,101/mo. The current tracked market average runs 52% 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 Ventura, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ventura, 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
$128,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,193/mo.
Comfortable income
$153,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,299/mo), you need to earn at least $92,000/year.
Median household income in Ventura, CA is $100,407 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ventura, CA
Overall prices in Ventura, CA runs above the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.7, 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 Ventura, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,193 |
| Utilities | $764 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,821 |
| Healthcare | $888 |
| Other goods and services | $1,421 |
| Estimated total | $8,653/mo |
Population
109,900
Median household income
$100,407
Census median rent
$2,101/mo
Rent as % of income
33.1%
Median age
41.0
Mean commute
24 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 Ventura, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ventura, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -10% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +1% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -28% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -21% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -14% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +5% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ventura, CA?
The average rent in Ventura, CA is $3,193 per month, based on 9 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ventura, CA?
The lowest available rent in Ventura, CA starts at $2,299 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ventura, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Ventura, CA average $2,899/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,899/mo across 1 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ventura, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Ventura, CA average $3,473/mo. Units start from $3,209/mo across 5 units currently listed.
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