Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Clarita, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Santa Clarita, CA rent fell 6.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,200/month. Renters today are paying $218 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $3,800/month eight months ago.
Vs. national rents
Santa Clarita runs roughly 1.6× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Southern California markets with limited total rentals available (69 total rentals).
Price ranges
Studios in Santa Clarita rent for $1,395/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,925/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,795/month, with houses at a median of $4,295/month and apartments at $2,462/month. The market has a broad range of options across bedroom counts and property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Golden Valley Ranch rents dropped 68.2% year over year to $2,383/month across 18 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide 6.2% cooldown and shows a sharp neighborhood-specific shift.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Clarita
$3,200/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Clarita is $3,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 64% above the national average rent, or $1,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Clarita
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $2,462, whereas a house costs $4,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Clarita run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,939.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,395 |  1% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,925 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,790 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,795 | No Change | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
American Beauty | $2,722 | |
Bridgeport | $3,060 | |
Canyon Country Crest Villas | $2,727 | |
Falcon Ridge | $2,660 | |
Friendly Valley Country Club | $2,742 | |
Northridge Point | $2,922 | |
Old Orchard | $3,190 | |
Valencia Del Valle | $2,890 | |
Valencia Northbridge | $2,785 | |
Valencia Northpark | $3,300 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,462 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,000 | 39% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,925
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,790
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
Bridgeport
Average rent
$3,060
Valencia Northpark
Average rent
$3,300
Valencia Northbridge
Average rent
$2,785
Northridge Point
Average rent
$2,922
Friendly Valley Country Club
Average rent
$2,742
Falcon Ridge
Average rent
$2,660
Old Orchard
Average rent
$3,190
American Beauty
Average rent
$2,722
Valencia Del Valle
Average rent
$2,890
Canyon Country Crest Villas
Average rent
$2,727
Apartments
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$4,295
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
39%
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
64%higher than the national median
110%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Agoura Hills, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$4,087
14%$2,615
7%$5,600
19%$2,680
14%$2,490
12%$8,375
5%$2,672
6%$2,975
15%$2,795
24%$3,500
7%$4,200
3%$6,725
4%Discover rentals in Santa Clarita, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
1 Santa Clarita Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Clarita
2 beds
1 bath
$1,980
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
27520 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$2,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
17740 Scherzinger Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
2 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
27932 Calypso Ln #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
4 beds
2 baths
$7,495
House for rent
Available Apr 4
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$3,257
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
23943 Fambrough St #A, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
20000 Plum Canyon Rd #1828, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$3,257
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
24450 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
22816 Market St #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
24100 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,139–$3,257
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
24450 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
22816 Market St #104, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Clarita
4 beds
4 baths
$4,700
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
Verified
24450 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,595–$3,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Clarita
22816 Market St #NA, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
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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 $3,200 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Clarita?
Average rent prices in Santa Clarita have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Santa Clarita rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Clarita is 64% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Santa Clarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are Falcon Ridge ($2,660/mo), American Beauty ($2,722/mo), and Canyon Country Crest Villas ($2,727/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 $128,000/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).