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Santa Paula, CA Area Guide

Experience the seclusion of the countryside with the best of Southern California at your fingertips

Rural Historic Scenic River Tourism

Positioned ten miles inland from Ventura, the community of Santa Paula is a small city on the banks of the Santa Clara River. Residents enjoy a town full of historic homes and buildings surrounded by tranquil countryside, with the peaks of Los Padres National Forest to the north providing a stunning backdrop. Tourism is a significant industry in Santa Paula, with visitors drawn to the citrus groves, the historic Main Street district, and the art and history museums in town.

The combination of pastoral background and timeless small-town charm has made Santa Paula a popular filming location for Hollywood productions-- The iconic Santa Paula train depot in particular has served as a location in countless films and television shows over the years.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Paula, CA is $1,070 for a studio, $1,490 for one bedroom, $1,597 for two bedrooms, and $2,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Paula has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,490/month
424 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Paula, CA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

60 / 100

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.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Santa Clara Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Olivelands Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

McKevett Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mupu Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Blanchard Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mupu Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Isbell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Briggs Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

Santa Paula High

Public

Grades 9-12

Renaissance High

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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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 February 2026.