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Rental Market Trends in Northridge, CA

What is the average rent in Northridge, CA?

$1,975/month

Average Rent

674 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Northridge, CA is $1,975 per month. This is 20% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/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 $1,529 per month for a studio, $1,975 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,570 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,294 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,529/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,975/month
674 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,570/month
966 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,294/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,904/month
381 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,242/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,219/month
1,457 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,383/month
2,089 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,728/month
627 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,646/month
1,020 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Northridge, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $17 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 June 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
42% $1,501 - $2,000/month
47% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Northridge?

Based on current rent prices, Porter Ranch is the most affordable neighborhood in Northridge.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,777/month
774 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Northridge?

Based on current rent prices, Porter Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in Northridge.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,777/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Northridge neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Northridge with the most apartments available is Porter Ranch .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Porter Ranch
$2,777/month
774 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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Apartment Averages

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Northridge, CA

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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