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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,206/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,206 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,885 per month for a studio, $2,206 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,627 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,299 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,885/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,206/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,627/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,299/month
1,226 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,565/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,864/month
1,339 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,399/month
2,487 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,360/month
810 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,863/month
957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,627/month
1,567 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $55 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Last Updated January 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
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
69% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,491/month
742 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,504/month
755 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,563/month
840 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,565/month
880 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,856/month
798 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,862/month
919 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,862/month
919 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,856/month
798 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,565/month
880 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,563/month
840 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,504/month
755 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,491/month
742 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
$2,491/month
742 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,504/month
755 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,856/month
798 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,563/month
840 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,565/month
880 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,862/month
919 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 $2,206, you’ll want to make about $7,353 per month or $88,236 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

Santa Clarita Valley

Santa Clarita, CA

Alta Vista

Santa Clarita, CA

Studio
$1,916/month
-
One Bedroom
$2,255/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,701/month
-
Three Bedroom
$3,240/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Clarita we think you'll love

IMT Stevenson Ranch

IMT Stevenson Ranch

25399 The Old Rd,
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

$2,220 - $2,850

1-3 Beds

The Overlook Santa Clarita

The Overlook Santa Clarita

19300 Maybrook Ln,
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

$2,493 - $4,790

1-3 Beds

The Retreat

The Retreat

22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$2,250 - $3,200

1-3 Beds

Newhall Crossings

Newhall Crossings

24450-24480 Main St,
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

$2,825 - $3,595

1-2 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
  • 3,444

    Communities

  • 950,573

    Units

  • 887

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 163

    Communities

  • 53,297

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 189

    Communities

  • 54,276

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 231

    Communities

  • 74,403

    Units

  • 121

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 165

    Communities

  • 42,952

    Units

  • 96

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
  • 100

    Communities

  • 26,659

    Units

  • 75

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 106

    Communities

  • 30,171

    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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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