Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Clarita, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Santa Clarita rent stands today

    Santa Clarita, CA rent is essentially flat year over year with a modest 2.1% change, while renters pay $78 less per month than last year. The current median rent is $3,498/month, and month over month rent increased 2.8%.

  • Vs. national rents

    Santa Clarita, CA rent is 79.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median. The market has 79 total rentals, a smaller inventory compared to larger metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Santa Clarita rent for $1,950/month, two-bedrooms for $2,995/month, three-bedrooms for $3,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,895/month. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Crystal Springs Ranch rents fell 65.0% year over year to $2,975/month across 20 rentals, a large local decline compared to the citywide modest change. Woodlands and Northridge Point also saw declines of 54.8% and 42.2%, respectively, showing significant variation within Santa Clarita.

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Clarita

$3,497/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Clarita is $3,497 per month as of July 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,547 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Clarita

79

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Clarita rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Santa Clarita, CA

Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,523, whereas a house costs $4,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,740.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,950

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,995

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,700

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,895

4%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

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

Median rent price$3,497
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,868
increased by98%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.

Discover rentals in Santa Clarita, CA

23721 Orange Blossom Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita

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5 beds

3 baths

$1,280

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 20

Sierra Canyon Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Sierra Canyon Apartments

27520 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,010–$2,995

Apartment for rent

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16h ago

8.3

Very good

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Apartment for rent

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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 $3,497 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Clarita?

Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Santa Clarita rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Clarita is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,547 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Clarita?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are American Beauty ($2,505/mo), Tres Robles ($2,600/mo), and Shangri La ($2,845/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 $140,000/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?

Santa Clarita's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions, with one-bedrooms experiencing a decline from the previous year while two-bedrooms remained relatively stable.

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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