Last updated on August 17, 2026

Average rent in
California State University Northridge, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Clarita

$2,350/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Clarita

897

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 California State University 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 California State University 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 $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $1,895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

-

4%

1 bedroom

$1,895

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,543

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,622

-

4%

4 bedroom

$4,999

-

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,543

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,622

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in California State University 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 California State University Northridge, CA

18627 Liggett St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Northridge house for rent in Los Angeles

18627 Liggett St, Los Angeles, CA 91324

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Sep 1

Campus Crossing Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Campus Crossing Apartments

9151 Darby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91325

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$3,125

Price drop

Apartment for rent

18521 Mayall St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northridge townhouse for rent in Los Angeles

Bdr2

18521 Mayall St, Los Angeles, CA 91324

1 bed

1 bath

$750

House for rent

Available Aug 10

9914 Bartee Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Arleta house for rent in Los Angeles

$790 - 1 Bedroom 1 Shared bath - Room available in house

9914 Bartee Ave #NA, Los Angeles, CA 91331

1 bed

1 bath

$790

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for California State University 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 $2,350 per month as of August 15, 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 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $94,000/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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