Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cal State Northridge, CA

Median rent

Median rent in San Fernando

$2,375/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in San Fernando is $2,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $475 more per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in San Fernando

905

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of San Fernando rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 San Fernando have increased by 3% 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 San Fernando vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Fernando is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in San Fernando run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,620

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,895

-

4%

2 bedroom

$2,550

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,685

-

No Change

4 bedroom

$4,736

-

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,620

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,685

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,736

Last year

10%

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

18539 Sunburst St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge house for rent in Los Angeles

room

18539 Sunburst St, Los Angeles, CA 91324

1 bed

1 bath

$620

Campus Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

10h ago

8.2

Very good

Campus Crossing Apartments

9151 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

2 beds

2 baths

$750–$3,125

7515 Winnetka Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Winnetka apartment for rent in Los Angeles

1 bed

1 bath

$960

Villas Las Americas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Villas Las Americas

9618 Van Nuys Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91402

2–4 beds

2 baths

$974–$2,559

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Frequently asked questions for Cal State Northridge, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the San Fernando rental market.

How much is rent in San Fernando?

The average rent in San Fernando is $2,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in San Fernando?

Average rent prices in San Fernando have increased by 3% since last year.

How does San Fernando rent compare to the national average?

Rent in San Fernando is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in San Fernando?

To comfortably afford rent in San Fernando, you'd need to earn approximately $95,000/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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