Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Santa Clarita, CA rent fell 20.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,870/month. Renters today are paying $821 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat at this level.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clarita runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 80 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,115/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,595/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,550/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,098/month in Santa Clarita. The bedroom tiers cover a broad range of rental options for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Woodlands rents fell 76.2% year over year to $3,000/month across 20 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 20.3% drop. The Oaks At Newhall also saw a 50.2% decline to $2,640/month, showing localized cooldowns within Santa Clarita.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clarita
$2,870/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clarita is $2,870 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $970 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clarita
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Clarita rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Clarita, CA
Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Santa Clarita, CA
Rent prices in Santa Clarita vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clarita is $2,496, whereas a house costs $3,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $2,110 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,503.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 8% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $2,115 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,595 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,550 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $4,097 | 4% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
American Beauty | $2,465 | |
Bridgeport | $2,690 | |
Friendly Valley Country Club | $2,397 | |
Golden Valley Ranch | $2,435 | |
Shangri La | $2,567 | |
Valencia Central Valley | $2,700 | |
Valencia Hills | $2,540 | |
Valencia Northpark | $2,821 | |
Valencia South Valley | $2,750 | |
Village Home North | $2,740 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,496 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,450 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,575 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 4% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,115
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,097
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$2,690
Friendly Valley Country Club
Average rent
$2,397
American Beauty
Average rent
$2,465
Shangri La
Average rent
$2,567
Valencia South Valley
Average rent
$2,750
Valencia Northpark
Average rent
$2,821
Village Home North
Average rent
$2,740
Valencia Hills
Average rent
$2,540
Golden Valley Ranch
Average rent
$2,435
Valencia Central Valley
Average rent
$2,700
Apartments
Average rent
$2,496
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Clarita, 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.
How does rent in Santa Clarita, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Santa Clarita and Agoura Hills by all bedroom counts and property types.
Santa Clarita
51%higher than the national median
92%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita, CA is 21% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,648
26%$2,549
9%$6,300
23%$2,740
57%$2,403
12%$3,395
47%$2,375
11%$2,300
4%$2,050
4%$3,500
4%$3,700
7%$6,362
6%Discover rentals in Santa Clarita, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Clarita
21302 Nandina Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2 beds
2 baths
$1,930
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
17740 Scherzinger Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
2 beds
2 baths
$2,050–$2,150
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
23700 Valle Del Oro, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,104–$4,551
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Friendly Valley Country Club house for rent in Santa Clarita
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,150
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
18244 Cumulus Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
4 beds
3 baths
$8,000
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.House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Crystal Springs Ranch house for rent in Santa Clarita
15305 Saddleback Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
4 beds
5 baths
$7,200
Price dropped $300Fees 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
24595 Town Center Dr #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
1 bed
1 bath
$7,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
19122 Graham Ln #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,677
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
4h ago
Verified
24450 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350–$3,595
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
24724 Valley St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950–$2,025
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,677
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
28312 Sycamore Dr #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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.House for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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.House for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,209–$3,677
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
4 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Price dropped $200Fees 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.House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,950
Price dropped $100Fees 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.House for rent
Available Oct 5
4h ago
Verified
24450 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2 beds
2 baths
$3,350–$3,595
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Santa Clarita, 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 $2,870 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clarita?
Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Santa Clarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clarita is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $970 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Clarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are Friendly Valley Country Club ($2,397/mo), Golden Valley Ranch ($2,435/mo), and American Beauty ($2,465/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Clarita?
To comfortably afford rent in Santa Clarita, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Clarita?
January offers the best rental deals in Santa Clarita with the lowest rents of the year, while June sees the highest prices with an 11.1% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).