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Rental Market Trends in Northridge, CA

What is the average rent in Northridge, CA?

$1,975/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Northridge, CA is $1,975 per month. This is 21% higher than the national average rent price of $1,626/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 $1,530 per month for a studio, $1,975 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,567 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,277 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,530/month
426 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,975/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,567/month
970 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,277/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,810/month
467 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,191/month
887 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,152/month
1,520 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,569/month
2,127 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,534/month
497 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,789/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,848/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,005/month
917 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Northridge, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 less 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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Rent Ranges in Northridge, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Northridge, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
1% $700 - $1,000/month
11% $1,001 - $1,500/month
43% $1,501 - $2,000/month
45% Above $2,000/month

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northridge East
$1,963/month
672 Sq Ft
Northridge South
$2,092/month
631 Sq Ft
Northridge West
$2,301/month
716 Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,538/month
770 Sq Ft
Cortile at Tuscany
$2,658/month
760 Sq Ft
Sorrento
$2,809/month
748 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Northridge?

Based on current rent prices, Sorrento, Cortile at Tuscany and Porter Ranch are the most expensive neighborhoods in Northridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sorrento
$2,809/month
748 Sq Ft
Cortile at Tuscany
$2,658/month
760 Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,538/month
770 Sq Ft
Northridge West
$2,301/month
716 Sq Ft
Northridge South
$2,092/month
631 Sq Ft
Northridge East
$1,963/month
672 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northridge West
$2,301/month
716 Sq Ft
Northridge East
$1,963/month
672 Sq Ft
Northridge South
$2,092/month
631 Sq Ft
Cortile at Tuscany
$2,658/month
760 Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,538/month
770 Sq Ft
Sorrento
$2,809/month
748 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Northridge, CA?

Because the average rent in Northridge is $1,975, you’ll want to make about $6,583 per month or $78,996 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.

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$2,322 - $4,824

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$2,000 - $5,200

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Heights on Superior

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9710 Zelzah Ave,
Northridge, CA 91325

$1,699 - $2,899

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Northridge, CA

Moss & Company
Moss & Company
  • 140

    Communities

  • 9,735

    Units

  • 35

    Cities

9 Communities in Northridge
LBPM
LBPM
  • 18

    Communities

  • 883

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

8 Communities in Northridge
Miracle Mile Properties
Miracle Mile Properties
  • 20

    Communities

  • 3,439

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

3 Communities in Northridge
Property Management Associates
Property Management Associates
  • 70

    Communities

  • 3,436

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

2 Communities in Northridge
Walsh & Company
Walsh & Company
  • 27

    Communities

  • 3,570

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

2 Communities in Northridge
Universe Holdings
Universe Holdings
  • 31

    Communities

  • 2,716

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

2 Communities in Northridge
Garden Communities California
Garden Communities California
  • 17

    Communities

  • 8,413

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities in Northridge
Carlo, Inc.
Carlo, Inc.
  • 15

    Communities

  • 777

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities in Northridge

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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