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Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Santa Clarita, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,957/mo
▲ +2.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,506/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
31
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | $3,037 | $2,319 | 1 | 19 |
| Santa Clarita 91355 | $2,835 | $2,430 | 3 | 33 |
| Newhall | $2,475 | $1,906 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Santa Clarita, CA?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,957 per month across 6 apartment communities and 31 available units. Rents have increased $59 (2.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Canyon Ridge starting at $2,506/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,957/mo.
Prices range from $2,506 to $3,862 per month. The most common price point is the $2,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Santa Clarita, CA Rent Price History
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 | $2,506/mo | $2,506/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Canyon Crest | $2,514/mo | $2,567/mo | 2 | 3.9 |
| Provence at Valencia Apartments | $2,581/mo | $3,083/mo | 13 | 4.7 |
| Artisan Oaks | $2,660/mo | $2,734/mo | 8 | 4.2 |
| The Paseo at Town Center | $2,894/mo | $3,115/mo | 6 | 4.4 |
| Bridgeport Coast Apartments | $3,389/mo | $3,389/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Santa Clarita, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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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
$118,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,957/mo.
Comfortable income
$142,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,506/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Santa Clarita, CA is $119,926 , about 16% 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) | $2,957 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $8,301/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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