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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,301/month

Average Rent

687 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,301 per month. This is 40% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $2,079 per month for a studio, $2,301 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,661 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,369 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,079/month
538 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,301/month
687 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,661/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,369/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,616/month
442 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,860/month
1,200 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,630/month
1,716 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,620/month
2,756 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,181/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,506/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,157/month
1,239 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $40 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Last Updated April 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
71% 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 and Saugus" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,448/month
722 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,493/month
743 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

Based on current rent prices, Saugus and Santa Clarita Valley" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,493/month
743 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,448/month
722 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 and Saugus" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,448/month
722 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,493/month
743 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 $2,301, you’ll want to make about $7,670 per month or $92,040 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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Santa Clarita, CA

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Apartment Averages

Santa Clarita Valley

Santa Clarita, CA

Saugus

Santa Clarita, CA

Studio
$2,056/month
-
One Bedroom
$2,312/month
$2,481/month
Two Bedroom
$2,716/month
$2,902/month
Three Bedroom
$3,301/month
$3,441/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Clarita we think you'll love

The Overlook Santa Clarita

The Overlook Santa Clarita

19300 Maybrook Ln,
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

$2,548 - $4,181

1-3 Beds

The Retreat

The Retreat

22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$2,260 - $3,200

1-3 Beds

IMT Stevenson Ranch

IMT Stevenson Ranch

25399 The Old Rd,
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

$2,095 - $3,340

1-3 Beds

Canyon Crest

Canyon Crest

23639 Newhall Ave,
Santa Clarita, CA 91321

$2,215 - $2,979 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
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,009

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 156

    Communities

  • 51,702

    Units

  • 72

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 185

    Communities

  • 54,145

    Units

  • 135

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 171

    Communities

  • 42,756

    Units

  • 97

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
  • 97

    Communities

  • 26,139

    Units

  • 74

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Fairfield
Fairfield
  • 104

    Communities

  • 29,578

    Units

  • 64

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Essex
Essex
  • 112

    Communities

  • 38,650

    Units

  • 59

    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.

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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