Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Ventura, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Ventura rent stands today

    Ventura, CA rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,983/month. Renters today are paying $88 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.9% month-over-month decline.

  • Vs. national rents

    Ventura rent is 57.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros. The market includes 104 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,995/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,295/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,970/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,980/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,748/month. The 2-bedroom median of $2,970 reflects the largest inventory share at 40.3%.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent higher at $4,195/month compared to apartments at $2,650/month. Apartments make up 51.9% of total rentals, indicating a property-type split in Ventura's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Ventura

$2,983/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ventura is $2,983 per month as of October 2026. This is 57% above the national average rent, or $1,083 more per month.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ventura

104

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,650, whereas a house costs $4,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Ventura run $2,272 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,995

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$2,295

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,970

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,980

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,747

10%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,970

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,980

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,747

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

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$2,983
increased by57%

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 7% 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

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Del Norte Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Del Norte Apartments

10855 10855 & 10880 Del Norte, Ventura, CA 93004

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,900–$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1300 Saratoga Ave #1409 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Ventura

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
81-95 Baylor Drive - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

8h ago

8.6

Very good

81-95 Baylor Drive

81 Baylor Dr, Ventura, CA 93003

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,983 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ventura?

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

How does Ventura rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ventura is 57% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,083 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 $119,000/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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