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Average Rent in Santa Clarita CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Santa Clarita CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,003/mo
Lowest Available
$2,496/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
79
available now
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita 91381 | $2,981 | $2,495 | 2 | 18 |
| Valencia | $2,796 | $2,118 | 2 | 45 |
| Santa Clarita 91355 | $2,762 | $2,139 | 6 | 94 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Clarita CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita CA is $3,003 per month across 10 apartment communities and 79 available units.
The most affordable option is Provence at Valencia Apartments starting at $2,496/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,003/mo.
Prices range from $2,496 to $3,623 per month. The most common price point is the $3,000 range, where 27 units are currently listed.
Santa Clarita CA Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | $2,496/mo | $3,100/mo | 16 | 4.7 |
| Artisan Oaks | $2,665/mo | $2,756/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Portofino Apartments | $2,730/mo | $2,822/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Promenade at Town Center Apartments | $2,785/mo | $2,988/mo | 12 | 4.3 |
| Northglen Apartments | $2,790/mo | $2,834/mo | 6 | 4.5 |
| Parc Chateaux | $2,842/mo | $3,125/mo | 9 | 4.1 |
| Skycrest Apartments | $2,875/mo | $2,983/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Santa Clarita CA Apartments
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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
$120,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,003/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,496/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Clarita CA is $119,926 , about 17% 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) | $3,003 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,347/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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