The Retreat
22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
$2,250 - $3,200
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA
What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?
$2,260/month
Average Rent
679 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,260 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,975 per month for a studio, $2,260 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,649 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,333 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Clarita, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $29 more 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 Santa Clarita, CA
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Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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9%
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21%
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71%
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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 Alta Vista are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?
Based on current rent prices, St. Clare, Alta Vista and Saugus are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.
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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 .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Clarita, CA?
Because the average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,260, you’ll want to make about $7,533 per month or $90,396 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.
How does Santa Clarita, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Clarita, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.