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Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Santa Clarita, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,818/mo
▲ +4.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,977/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
62
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Santa Clarita, CA
30 listed units across 5 buildings in Santa Clarita, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $114/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Paseo at Town Center | Unit 2537, B1 | $2,917 | $2,656 | $261 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 23105, Lillie | $2,857 | $2,602 | $255 |
| The Paseo at Town Center | Unit 2020, A2 | $2,490 | $2,303 | $187 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 10203, Pisa | $3,705 | $3,544 | $161 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 14101, Florence | $3,490 | $3,329 | $161 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 17203, Pisa | $3,340 | $3,179 | $161 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 19203, Pisa | $3,290 | $3,129 | $161 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | Unit 20101, Florence | $3,428 | $3,279 | $149 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Santa Clarita, CA
Compare average rent across Santa Clarita, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | $2,929 | ▲ $103 | $2,502 | 1 | 20 |
| Santa Clarita 91355 | $2,784 | ▲ $58 | $2,303 | 3 | 31 |
| Canyon Country | $2,740 | ▼ $8 | $2,740 | 1 | 2 |
| Newhall | $2,602 | ▲ $80 | $1,977 | 3 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Clarita, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,818 per month across 9 apartment communities and 62 available units. Rents have increased $109 (4.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Canyon Ridge starting at $1,977/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,464/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,855/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,742/mo.
Prices range from $1,977 to $4,072 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 21 units are currently listed.
Santa Clarita, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,727 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $2,707 | -$20 | 7 |
| July 2026 | $2,741 | +$34 | 8 |
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Santa Clarita, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Santa Clarita, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Ridge | $1,977/mo | $2,140/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| Canyon Crest | $2,027/mo | $2,535/mo | 4 | 3.9 |
| The Paseo at Town Center | $2,303/mo | $2,822/mo | 20 | 4.4 |
| Bridgeport Coast Apartments | $2,357/mo | $2,863/mo | 8 | 4.2 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | $2,502/mo | $2,909/mo | 21 | 4.7 |
| Artisan Oaks | $2,660/mo | $2,680/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Hills of Valencia Apartments | $2,683/mo | $2,683/mo | 1 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
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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
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,818/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,977/mo), you need to earn at least $79,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Clarita, CA is $119,926 , about 11% 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) | $2,818 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,162/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.
Google Search Trends for Santa Clarita, CA Apartments
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