Santa Clarita, CA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clarita is $2,013, a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,013 | 4% | 961 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Santa Clarita, CA apartment is 961 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Santa Clarita, CA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,001-$1,5007%
- $1,501-$2,00047%
- > $2,00046%
Santa Clarita, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households24%
- Owner-occupied Households75%
16,486 or 24% of the households in Santa Clarita, CA are renter-occupied while 51,097 or 75% are owner-occupied.
Santa Clarita, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita, CA | $1,804 | $1,758 | $1,857 | $1,805 | $1,865 | $1,950 | $1,923 | $1,935 | $1,956 | $1,995 | $2,013 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Newhall | $1,858 |
| Villa Metro | $1,906 |
| Canyon Country | $2,003 |
| Saugus | $2,128 |
| Valencia | $2,265 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are Newhall, where the average rent goes for $1,858/month, Villa Metro, where renters pay $1,906/mo on average, and Canyon Country, where the average rent goes for $2,003/mo.
The most popular neighborhood in Santa Clarita is Canyon Country, where there are 10 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $2,003. Next up is Newhall, where apartments go for $1,858/month, followed by Valencia with $2,265 If you’re looking to rent in Santa Clarita’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Saugus, where renters pay $2,128 on average, and Villa Metro, where the average monthly rent is $1,906.
Santa Clarita | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Canyon Country is 8% higher than in Newhall
Canyon Country rent is 1% lower than Santa Clarita average
| Average Rent | $2,003 |
|---|
Newhall rent is 8% lower than Santa Clarita average
| Average Rent | $1,858 |
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How Santa Clarita Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,524 | 2% |
| San Francisco | $3,629 | n/a |
| East Bay | $2,363 | 2% |
| San Diego | $2,237 | 4% |
| Long Beach | $2,106 | 5% |
| Santa Monica | $3,926 | 6% |
| West Hollywood | $2,732 | n/a |
| Thousand Oaks | $2,190 | 3% |
| Glendale | $2,601 | 3% |
| Pasadena | $2,547 | 1% |
| Santa Clarita | $2,013 | 4% |
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