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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,278/month

Average Rent

685 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,278 per month. This is 39% 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 $1,885 per month for a studio, $2,278 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,673 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,448 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,885/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,278/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,673/month
946 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,448/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,294/month
1,356 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,614/month
1,547 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,143/month
2,818 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,862/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,075/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,095/month
1,313 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,441/month
1,544 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $28 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,466/month
700 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,558/month
752 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,837/month
794 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,837/month
794 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,558/month
752 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,466/month
700 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
$2,558/month
752 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,837/month
794 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,466/month
700 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 $2,278, you’ll want to make about $7,593 per month or $91,116 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

Studio
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$1,914/month
One Bedroom
$2,510/month
$2,335/month
Two Bedroom
$3,105/month
$2,758/month
Three Bedroom
$3,562/month
$3,295/month
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Apartment communities in Santa Clarita we think you'll love

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The Overlook Santa Clarita

The Overlook Santa Clarita

19300 Maybrook Ln,
Santa Clarita, CA 91351

$2,463 - $4,556

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The Retreat

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22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

$2,250 - $3,200

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Array Vista Canyon

Array Vista Canyon

17350 Humphreys Pky,
Santa Clarita, CA 91387

$2,390 - $4,965

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
  • 3,386

    Communities

  • 939,702

    Units

  • 867

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 177

    Communities

  • 57,466

    Units

  • 81

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
Essex
Essex
  • 151

    Communities

  • 47,288

    Units

  • 65

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
AMC
AMC
  • 674

    Communities

  • 132,548

    Units

  • 264

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
FPI Management
FPI Management
  • 623

    Communities

  • 106,902

    Units

  • 221

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 176

    Communities

  • 53,089

    Units

  • 122

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 43,587

    Units

  • 98

    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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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