Aspire Apartments
9131 Darby Ave,
Northridge, CA 91325
$2,195 - $3,595
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Northridge, CA
What is the average rent in Northridge, CA?
$1,965/month
Average Rent
674 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of October 2025, the average rent in Northridge, CA is $1,965 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/month, making Northridge one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Northridge, you can expect to pay about $1,540 per month for a studio, $1,965 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,530 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,262 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Northridge, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $21 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Northridge?
Based on current rent prices, Northridge East, Northridge South and Northridge West are the most affordable neighborhoods in Northridge.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Northridge?
Based on current rent prices, Porter Ranch, Cortile at Tuscany and Sorrento are the most expensive neighborhoods in Northridge.
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Which Northridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Northridge with the most apartments available are Northridge West, Northridge East and Northridge South .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Northridge, CA?
Because the average rent in Northridge is $1,965, you’ll want to make about $6,550 per month or $78,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Northridge, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Northridge, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 September 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.