Santa Clarita

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Santa Clarita, CA

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Suburban town outside of Los Angeles delivers tight-knit community feel.

Suburban Mountain Views Commuter

Santa Clarita combines suburban living with outdoor recreation in a valley setting 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The city features over 77 miles of hiking and biking trails connecting neighborhoods. Central Park in Saugus offers sports fields, a community garden, and a disc golf course. Current rental trends show average rents ranging from $1,852 for studios to $3,419 for three-bedroom units, with options spanning apartment communities and single-family homes. The area includes Valencia with its extensive paseo system and Valencia Town Center mall, Canyon Country with mountain vistas, and the historic Old Town Newhall district.

Old Town Newhall celebrates the area's Western heritage through the Walk of Western Stars and the William S. Hart Museum, located in the silent film star's historic mansion. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) has enriched the community since 1971. Nature enthusiasts can explore Placerita Canyon State Park, home to the Oak of the Golden Dream, which marks California's first documented gold discovery site from 1842. The area's movie ranches and filming locations have earned it recognition in the entertainment industry. Santa Clarita's layout incorporates retail centers, business parks, and recreational facilities throughout its neighborhoods.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $1,866 for a studio, $2,196 for one bedroom, $2,620 for two bedrooms, and $3,351 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Clarita has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,196/month
683 Sq Ft
House
$4,334/month
1,788 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,903/month
968 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,149/month
1,301 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

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

Meadows Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

672 Students

West Creek Academy

Public

Grades K-6

1,024 Students

Mountainview Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

934 Students

Emblem Academy

Public

Grades K-6

756 Students

Valencia Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

741 Students

Arroyo Seco Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,217 Students

Rio Norte Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,123 Students

Sierra Vista Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

991 Students

Placerita Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

888 Students

La Mesa Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

1,014 Students

Saugus High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,378 Students

Valencia High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,275 Students

West Ranch High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,865 Students

Academy Of The Canyons

Public

Grades 9-12

396 Students

William S. Hart High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,034 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Placerita Canyon Nature Center
  • William S. Hart Regional Park
  • Placerita Canyon State Park
  • East and Rice Canyon
  • Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon

Airports

  • Bob Hope
  • Los Angeles International

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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.