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Rental Market Trends in Santa Clarita, CA

What is the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA?

$2,254/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Santa Clarita, CA is $2,254 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,637/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 $1,858 per month for a studio, $2,254 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,622 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,523 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,858/month
526 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,254/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,622/month
947 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,523/month
1,269 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,850/month
845 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,014/month
1,722 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,428/month
2,803 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,260/month
628 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,871/month
1,014 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,196/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,199/month
1,169 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,506/month
1,447 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 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 July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Santa Clarita, CA
Last Updated July 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
67% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,337/month
689 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,516/month
745 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,578/month
879 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,578/month
879 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,996/month
795 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?

Based on current rent prices, St. Clare, The Bungalows and Valencia Summit are the most expensive neighborhoods in Santa Clarita.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,996/month
795 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,578/month
879 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,578/month
879 Sq Ft
Santa Clarita Valley
$2,516/month
745 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,337/month
689 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
$2,516/month
745 Sq Ft
St. Clare
$2,996/month
795 Sq Ft
Saugus
$2,337/month
689 Sq Ft
The Bungalows
$2,578/month
879 Sq Ft
Valencia Summit
$2,578/month
879 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 $2,254, you’ll want to make about $7,513 per month or $90,156 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
-
$1,893/month
One Bedroom
$2,500/month
$2,342/month
Two Bedroom
$2,972/month
$2,742/month
Three Bedroom
$3,837/month
$3,345/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

1-3 Beds | $2,463 - $4,434

The Retreat

The Retreat

22900 Oak Ridge Dr,
Santa Clarita, CA 91350

1-3 Beds | $2,250 - $3,200

IMT Stevenson Ranch

IMT Stevenson Ranch

25399 The Old Rd,
Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381

1-3 Beds | $2,315 - $2,825

Array Vista Canyon

Array Vista Canyon

17350 Humphreys Pky,
Santa Clarita, CA 91387

Studio - 3 Beds | $2,375 - $4,375

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
  • 3,272

    Communities

  • 910,472

    Units

  • 846

    Cities

4 Communities in Santa Clarita
Equity Residential
Equity Residential
  • 178

    Communities

  • 57,703

    Units

  • 82

    Cities

2 Communities in Santa Clarita
AMC
AMC
  • 658

    Communities

  • 127,959

    Units

  • 263

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
FPI Management
FPI Management
  • 612

    Communities

  • 103,638

    Units

  • 217

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Harbor Group Management
Harbor Group Management
  • 165

    Communities

  • 50,195

    Units

  • 114

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Trinity Property Consultants
Trinity Property Consultants
  • 168

    Communities

  • 44,535

    Units

  • 99

    Cities

1 Community in Santa Clarita
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
  • 99

    Communities

  • 26,153

    Units

  • 75

    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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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