Santa Clarita, CA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Santa Clarita?
The average rent for an apartment in Santa Clarita is $2,087, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $2,087 | 3% | 961 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Santa Clarita?
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-$1,5008%
- $1,501-$2,00026%
- > $2,00066%
Santa Clarita, CA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households24%
- Owner-occupied Households75%
16,749 or 24% of the households in Santa Clarita, CA are renter-occupied while 52,297 or 75% are owner-occupied.
Santa Clarita, CA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Mar / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita, CA | $1,805 | $1,865 | $1,950 | $1,923 | $1,935 | $1,956 | $1,995 | $2,027 | $1,993 | $2,082 | $2,087 |
| National | $1,315 | $1,346 | $1,355 | $1,359 | $1,356 | $1,391 | $1,398 | $1,400 | $1,390 | $1,395 | $1,407 |
Average Rent in Santa Clarita, CA By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Valencia | $2,331 |
| Saugus | $2,163 |
| Canyon Country | $2,116 |
| Villa Metro | $1,951 |
| Newhall | $1,907 |
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Clarita are Newhall, where the average rent goes for $1,907/month, Villa Metro, where renters pay $1,951/mo on average, and Canyon Country, where the average rent goes for $2,116/mo.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Santa Clarita?
The most popular neighborhood in Santa Clarita is Canyon Country, where there are 10 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $2,116. Next up is Newhall, where apartments go for $1,907/month, followed by Valencia with $2,331 If you’re looking to rent in Santa Clarita’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Saugus, where renters pay $2,163 on average, and Villa Metro, where the average monthly rent is $1,951.
Santa Clarita | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Canyon Country is 11% higher than in Newhall
Canyon Country rent is 1% higher than Santa Clarita average
| Average Rent | $2,116 |
|---|
Newhall rent is 9% lower than Santa Clarita average
| Average Rent | $1,907 |
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How Santa Clarita Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $2,368 | -4% |
| San Francisco | $2,879 | -20% |
| East Bay | $2,273 | -4% |
| San Diego | $2,237 | 1% |
| Palo Alto | $2,913 | -13% |
| Long Beach | $2,135 | 1% |
| Santa Monica | $3,506 | -11% |
| West Hollywood | $2,513 | -8% |
| Glendale | $2,406 | -7% |
| Pasadena | $2,428 | -3% |
| Santa Clarita | $2,087 | 3% |