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Ventura, CA Area Guide

Located along the California coast between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Ventura combines beach-town atmosphere with city conveniences. The historic downtown features Mission San Buenaventura, established in 1782, as its centerpiece. Surfer's Point at Seaside Park draws water sports enthusiasts with its reliable waves, while downtown offers local shops and the landmark Majestic Ventura Theater. At Ventura Harbor Village, visitors can explore waterfront shops and restaurants while watching boats navigate the harbor, with Channel Islands National Park headquarters nearby.

The rental market in Ventura remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $1,949 for studios to $3,361 for three-bedroom units, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 1.4%. Notable neighborhoods include Midtown, characterized by classic architecture and established streets, and the area surrounding Ventura College. Pierpont Beach offers oceanfront properties, while the Ventura Keys features waterfront homes with direct boat access. East Ventura showcases newer residential communities. The city's Mediterranean climate, combined with its cultural attractions like downtown events and the Ventura County Fair, creates an appealing coastal setting for renters.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Ventura, CA is $1,940 for a studio, $2,381 for one bedroom, $2,852 for two bedrooms, and $3,434 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ventura has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,381/month
676 Sq Ft
House
$4,881/month
1,494 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,087/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,168/month
844 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

Poinsettia Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

351 Students

Pierpont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

304 Students

Mound Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

Montalvo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

397 Students

Academy Of Technology & Leadership At Saticoy

Public

Grades K-6

461 Students

Cabrillo Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

936 Students

Anacapa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

592 Students

Balboa Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

845 Students

Lemon Grove

Public

Grades K-8

299 Students

De Anza Academy Of Technology And The Arts

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

Foothill Technology High

Public

Grades 9-12

951 Students

Ventura High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,939 Students

Buena High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,585 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 February 2026.