Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Ventura, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ventura rent stands today

    Ventura, CA rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,918/month. Month-to-month rent is essentially flat, reflecting stability in the market compared to last month.

  • Ventura runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with limited total rentals, as the city has 117 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Ventura rent for about $1,895/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,150/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,962/month, 3-bedrooms at $4,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $5,550/month. This range shows the variation renters face by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Ventura command a median rent of $4,100/month, while apartments are priced at $2,600/month. This split reflects distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Ventura

$2,918/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ventura is $2,918 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% above the national average rent, or $968 more per month.

$2.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ventura

117

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same 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 $2,600, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Ventura run $2,189 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,917.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,150

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,962

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,050

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$5,550

7%

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,962

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,550

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

30%

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$2,918
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,395
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ventura, CA is 14% lower than the median rent in Camarillo, CA.

Discover rentals in Ventura, CA

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Ventura

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

Available Aug 6

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Ventura North 1073

1073 1073 N. Ventura Ave. & 32 W. Flint St., Ventura, CA 93001

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

Apartment for rent

1202 Portola Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ventura

2 beds

1 bath

$2,550

House for rent

Available Jun 27

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2d ago

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Woodside Village

675 Providence Ave, Ventura, CA 93004

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,587–$3,397

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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 $2,918 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ventura?

Average rent prices in Ventura have remained the same 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 50% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $968 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 $117,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Ventura averaged around $2,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,900 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 39% of listings, followed by one-bedroom units at 27%.

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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