Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Santa Clarita, CA rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,300/month. Renters today are paying $698 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $3,800/month in September 2025.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clarita rents run roughly 1.7× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros despite a small total rental inventory of 75 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Clarita rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,052/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,765/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,750/month. Houses command a median of $3,700/month while apartments sit at $2,450/month, reflecting the city's inventory split favoring houses.
Neighborhood spotlight
Crystal Springs Ranch rents fell 75.6% year over year to $2,650/month across 19 rentals. This decline far exceeds the citywide 8.3% drop and shows a localized cooldown within Santa Clarita.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clarita
$3,300/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clarita is $3,300 per month as of August 2026. This is 71% above the national average rent, or $1,375 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clarita
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,450, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  5% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $2,052 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,765 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $3,575 | No Change | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 1% | 23% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
American Beauty | $2,650 | |
Bridgeport | $3,021 | |
Cheyenne | $2,805 | |
Friendly Valley Country Club | $2,815 | |
Northridge Point | $3,300 | |
Saugus Canyon | $3,200 | |
Scenic Hills | $2,375 | |
Shangri La | $2,400 | |
Valencia Central Valley | $2,470 | |
Valencia Northbridge | $3,015 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,450 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,602 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,500 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,052
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,765
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
23%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$3,021
American Beauty
Average rent
$2,650
Cheyenne
Average rent
$2,805
Friendly Valley Country Club
Average rent
$2,815
Valencia Northbridge
Average rent
$3,015
Scenic Hills
Average rent
$2,375
Shangri La
Average rent
$2,400
Northridge Point
Average rent
$3,300
Valencia Central Valley
Average rent
$2,470
Saugus Canyon
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,602
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
71%higher than the national median
104%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
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9%$3,510
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13%Discover rentals in Santa Clarita, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Clarita
27070 Hidaway Ave #5, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,920
Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 26
5h ago
17740 Scherzinger Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Friendly Valley Country Club house for rent in Santa Clarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
18244 Cumulus Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
28312 Sycamore Dr #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Bridgeport house for rent in Santa Clarita
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,000
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
25906 Adolfo Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
3 beds
2 baths
$3,675
House for rent
Available Aug 11
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 26
19h ago
24724 Valley St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
25906 Adolfo Ct, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
3 beds
2 baths
$3,675
House for rent
Available Aug 11
4h ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
24724 Valley St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Friendly Valley Country Club house for rent in Santa Clarita
2 beds
2 baths
$2,350
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,339–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Clarita
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5h ago
17740 Scherzinger Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in Santa Clarita
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,895
$3,595
Price drop
House 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 $3,300 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clarita?
Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Santa Clarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clarita is 71% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,375 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Clarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are Scenic Hills ($2,375/mo), Shangri La ($2,400/mo), and Valencia Central Valley ($2,470/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 $132,000/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).