Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cal State Northridge, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Clarita

$2,331/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,331 per month as of October 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $431 more per month.

$2.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Clarita

986

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Clarita rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cal State Northridge, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have increased by 2% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cal State Northridge, CA

Rent prices in Santa Clarita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clarita is $2,195, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,850

-

6%

2 bedroom

$2,533

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,657

-

10%

4 bedroom

$4,995

-

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,533

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,657

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cal State Northridge, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Cal State Northridge, CA

Northpoint Apartments at CSUN - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.4

Very good

Northpoint Apartments at CSUN

9850 Zelzah Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$795–$3,765

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
14836 Archwood St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Van Nuys condo for rent in Los Angeles

: Cozy Private Room in Van Nuys

14836 Archwood St #14, Los Angeles, CA 91405

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7515 Winnetka Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winnetka apartment for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$960

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
17739 Welby Way #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Reseda house for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$998

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Cal State Northridge, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Clarita rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Clarita?

The average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,331 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Clarita?

Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Santa Clarita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Clarita is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $431 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Clarita?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Clarita, you'd need to earn approximately $93,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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