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Ventura, CA

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Ventura’s vibe brings easygoing coastal charm wrapped around historic flair and sunny streets. Renters can expect a mix of green havens like 800 acres of parks, beaches, community gardens, a golf course and the Ventura Aquatic Center maintained by the city’s Parks & Recreation team. Another gem—the Ventura Botanical Gardens—spans about 107 acres and showcases plants from around the globe on slopes behind City Hall. Downtown bursts with lively landmarks including Mission San Buenaventura from 1782, Plaza Park with its massive Moreton Bay fig planted in 1874, the elegant Ventura Theatre built in 1928, and the historic City Hall (originally courthouse) sitting atop a hill with sweeping views. Add in the iconic Ventura Pier, California’s oldest wooden pier (built in 1872), which now serves as a scenic walkway with restaurants and beach access . In terms of rentals, you’ll find everything from apartments, condos, townhomes, to charming bungalows and single‑family homes across neighborhoods like Midtown, College Area, Pierpont, East End, and Downtown—each offering a different slice of city life, whether it’s tree‑lined classic bungalows or beach‑close hillside views.

Ventura College, a public two‑year community college founded in 1925, calls the city home and serves thousands of students on its rolling‑hills campus. An interesting bit of local history: the land on which Ventura sits was part of the 1782 Spanish mission system—Mission San Buenaventura was the ninth mission founded by Junípero Serra—built near a Chumash village that had thrived for over 10,000 years . The city also hosts festivals and events at places like Olivas Adobe, including things like Rancho Days, Murals and Roses, Owl Festival and candlelight tours—perfect for meeting neighbors and celebrating local culture

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Ventura, CA is $1,925 for a studio, $2,384 for one bedroom, $2,848 for two bedrooms, and $3,322 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ventura has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,384/month
668 Sq Ft
House
$5,860/month
1,649 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,442/month
1,106 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,950/month
1,556 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Ventura, CA

Transportation

67

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.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Pierpont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

289 Students

Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy

Public

Grades K-6

422 Students

Portola Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

531 Students

Mound Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

525 Students

Loma Vista Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

392 Students

Cabrillo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

801 Students

Anacapa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

691 Students

Lemon Grove

Public

Grades K-8

279 Students

Balboa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,074 Students

De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

553 Students

Foothill Technology High

Public

Grades 9-12

999 Students

Ventura High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,095 Students

Buena High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,710 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Buenaventura State Beach
  • Emma Wood State Beach
  • McGrath State Beach
  • Gull Wings Children's Museum
  • Ojai Raptor Center

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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 June 2025.