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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,242/month

Average Rent

679 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,242 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Santa Clarita one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Santa Clarita, you can expect to pay about $1,882 per month for a studio, $2,242 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,618 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,331 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,882/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,242/month
679 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,618/month
942 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,331/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,640/month
435 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,260/month
1,132 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,843/month
1,705 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,742/month
2,772 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,885/month
926 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,439/month
1,122 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,479/month
1,566 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Santa Clarita, CA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $6 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
9% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
70% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

Based on current rent prices, Saugus, Santa Clarita Valley and Alta Vista are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,333/month
781 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,452/month
736 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,544/month
893 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,964/month
821 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

Based on current rent prices, St. Clare, Alta Vista and Santa Clarita Valley are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,964/month
821 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,544/month
893 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,452/month
736 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,333/month
781 Sq Ft

Which Santa Clarita neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Santa Clarita with the most apartments available are Santa Clarita Valley, Saugus and St. Clare .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,452/month
736 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,333/month
781 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,964/month
821 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,544/month
893 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,242, you’ll want to make about $7,473 per month or $89,676 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

Saugus

Santa Clarita, CA

Santa Clarita Valley

Santa Clarita, CA

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One Bedroom
$2,479/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,986/month
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Three Bedroom
$3,836/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Clarita we think you'll love

The Overlook Santa Clarita

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19300 Maybrook Ln,
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

$2,548 - $4,862

1-3 Beds

The Retreat

The Retreat

22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$2,250 - $3,200

1-3 Beds

IMT Stevenson Ranch

IMT Stevenson Ranch

25399 The Old Rd,
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

$2,260 - $3,105

1-3 Beds

Canyon Crest

Canyon Crest

23639 Newhall Ave,
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

$1,945 - $3,191 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Santa Clarita, CA

GHP Management
GHP Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 13,630

    Units

  • 7

    Cities

10 Communities in Santa Clarita
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,475

    Communities

  • 956,724

    Units

  • 896

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 164

    Communities

  • 53,425

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 184

    Communities

  • 52,881

    Units

  • 134

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 210

    Communities

  • 67,329

    Units

  • 115

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 164

    Communities

  • 42,465

    Units

  • 96

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
  • 99

    Communities

  • 26,568

    Units

  • 75

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 104

    Communities

  • 29,578

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita

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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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