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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,197/month

Average Rent

683 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,197 per month. This is 35% higher than the national average rent price of $1,632/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 $1,887 per month for a studio, $2,197 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,620 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,424 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,887/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,197/month
683 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,620/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,424/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,449/month
235 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,044/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,912/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,067/month
2,373 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,800/month
977 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,215/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,454/month
1,471 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $5 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 December 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Last Updated December 2025
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
10% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
68% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,422/month
739 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,545/month
850 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,561/month
868 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,576/month
777 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,860/month
796 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,894/month
870 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,894/month
870 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,860/month
796 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,576/month
777 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,561/month
868 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,545/month
850 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,422/month
739 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, St. Clare and Saugus .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,422/month
739 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,860/month
796 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,576/month
777 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,545/month
850 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,561/month
868 Sq Ft
Alta Vista
$2,894/month
870 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 $2,197, you’ll want to make about $7,323 per month or $87,876 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
$2,263/month
-
Two Bedroom
$2,658/month
-
Three Bedroom
$3,242/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

$2,180 - $2,855

1-3 Beds

The Overlook Santa Clarita

The Overlook Santa Clarita

19300 Maybrook Ln,
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

$2,463 - $4,688

1-3 Beds

The Retreat

The Retreat

22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$2,250 - $3,200

1-3 Beds

Array Vista Canyon

Array Vista Canyon

17350 Humphreys Pky,
Santa Clarita, CA 91387

$2,390 - $4,910

Studio - 3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Santa Clarita, CA

GHP Management
GHP Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 13,630

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

10 Communities in Santa Clarita
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,445

    Communities

  • 948,996

    Units

  • 882

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 169

    Communities

  • 54,877

    Units

  • 76

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 191

    Communities

  • 54,728

    Units

  • 133

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Bell Partners
Bell Partners
  • 230

    Communities

  • 74,449

    Units

  • 122

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 163

    Communities

  • 42,609

    Units

  • 97

    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
  • 107

    Communities

  • 30,311

    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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