Camarillo

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Camarillo, CA

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A great city located between Santa Barbara and LA

Location Climate Suburban University

Camarillo, located in Ventura County's Pleasant Valley, sits midway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. The Mediterranean climate and proximity to both cities make it an appealing location for residents. California State University Channel Islands occupies the historic former Camarillo State Hospital building, recognized by its Mission Revival-style bell tower. Housing options include established neighborhoods and apartment communities, with current average rents ranging from $2,050 for studios to $3,947 for three-bedroom units, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase of 2-6% across different unit sizes.

The city features outdoor spaces like Camarillo Grove Park and the Pleasant Valley Fields complex. Old Town along Ventura Boulevard preserves the area's historic character, while the Camarillo Premium Outlets serve as a major shopping destination. The city's namesakes, Adolfo and Juan Camarillo, were prominent landowners of Rancho Calleguas, and their legacy lives on through the preserved Camarillo Ranch House. Community events throughout the year include the Camarillo Christmas Parade, a local tradition since 1962.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Camarillo, CA is $2,270 for a studio, $2,500 for one bedroom, $2,873 for two bedrooms, and $4,025 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Camarillo has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,500/month
736 Sq Ft
House
$5,558/month
2,167 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,830/month
1,596 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

La Mariposa

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

Tierra Linda Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

561 Students

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

484 Students

Dos Caminos Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

302 Students

Camarillo Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

365 Students

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

484 Students

Las Colinas Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Public

Grades K-8

536 Students

Monte Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

680 Students

Rancho Campana High

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

Adolfo Camarillo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,912 Students

Ventura County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

345 Students

Phoenix

Public

Grades K-12

81 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
  • Point Mugu State Park

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.