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Camarillo, CA

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A great city located between Santa Barbara and LA

Location Climate Suburban University

Nestled in the pleasant valley between the Santa Monica Mountains and Oxnard Plain, Camarillo is California’s hidden gem. The city boasts an enviable Mediterranean climate and provides easy access to numerous recreational opportunities through its 19 parks, including the popular Mission Oaks Park and Camarillo Grove Park.

California State University Channel Islands, housed in the historic former Camarillo State Hospital building with its distinctive Mission Revival-style architecture, adds an academic presence to the community. The city's convenient location along the Ventura Freeway, about an hour from Los Angeles, makes it attractive to commuters while maintaining its own distinct character with attractions like the Camarillo Premium Outlets and the historic Camarillo Ranch House, which preserves the city's ranching heritage established by its namesake Camarillo brothers.

The rental market in Camarillo reflects its desirable location and high quality of life, with current data showing average rents of $2,428 for one-bedroom apartments, $2,802 for two-bedroom units, and $3,956 for three-bedroom homes. While rental prices have seen modest changes over the past year, with one-bedrooms showing a 1.5% increase, the market remains stable and competitive.

Popular rental communities can be found throughout the city, particularly near the university and in the central district around Ventura Boulevard. The housing mix includes everything from modern apartment communities to single-family homes, with many properties offering amenities that take advantage of the region's favorable climate, such as outdoor recreation areas and pool facilities. The city's commitment to controlled growth and preservation of its semi-rural character has helped maintain its appeal as a residential community that combines city living with a more relaxed, small-town atmosphere.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Camarillo, CA is $2,045 for a studio, $2,507 for one bedroom, $2,890 for two bedrooms, and $3,949 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Camarillo has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,507/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$6,145/month
2,176 Sq Ft
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Transportation

52

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

La Mariposa

Public

Grades K-5

555 Students

10
out of 10

Tierra Linda Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

561 Students

8
out of 10

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

484 Students

8
out of 10

Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

7
out of 10

Camarillo Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

365 Students

7
out of 10

Santa Rosa Technology Magnet

Public

Grades K-8

484 Students

8
out of 10

Los Primeros School Of Sciences & Arts

Public

Grades K-8

556 Students

7
out of 10

Las Colinas Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

735 Students

6
out of 10

Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and Arts

Public

Grades K-8

536 Students

5
out of 10

Monte Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

680 Students

4
out of 10

Rancho Campana High

Public

Grades 9-12

840 Students

9
out of 10

Adolfo Camarillo High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,912 Students

7
out of 10

Ventura County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

345 Students

Rating Unavailable

Phoenix

Public

Grades K-12

81 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gull Wings Children's Museum
  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
  • Conejo Valley Botanic Garden
  • Point Mugu State Park

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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 2025.