Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Ventura, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ventura rent stands today

    Ventura, CA rent rose 6.5% year over year with a current median of $2,900/month. The dollar increase is negligible, but rents also rose 3.3% month over month, showing recent upward movement in the market.

  • Vs. national rents

    Ventura rent runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier for renters. The market offers 101 total rentals across apartments, condos, and houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $1,838/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,207/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,975/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,150/month. This range reflects the variety of options available for different household sizes in Ventura.

Median rent

Median rent in Ventura

$2,900/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ventura is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ventura

101

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ventura rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ventura, CA

Average rent prices in Ventura have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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 Ventura, CA

Rent prices in Ventura vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ventura is $2,535, whereas a house costs $4,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Ventura run $2,207 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,937.

Listings

Studio

$1,837

9%

24%

1 bedroom

$2,207

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$2,975

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,995

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,150

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,837

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,207

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ventura, 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 Ventura, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Ventura and Camarillo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ventura

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ventura, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

Discover rentals in Ventura, CA

97 S Nevada Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ventura

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

1300 Saratoga Ave #1409 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Ventura

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

$2,400

Price drop

22 N Dos Caminos Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ventura

1188 Bryce Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ventura

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Frequently asked questions for Ventura, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Ventura rental market.

How much is rent in Ventura?

The average rent in Ventura is $2,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ventura?

Average rent prices in Ventura have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Ventura rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ventura is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ventura?

To comfortably afford rent in Ventura, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Ventura?

February offers the lowest rents in Ventura, while October sees the highest prices, with about a 3.8% difference between peak and off-peak months. Timing your search for February could result in lower prices compared to fall 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).

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