What is the average apartment size in Ventura County?

The average size for a Ventura County, CA apartment is 896 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.

What is the average rent in Ventura County?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Ventura County is $2,736 per month, a 1.13% decrease from last years average of $2,767.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Ventura County?

In Ventura County, studios rent for $2,172 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,423 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,906 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,494 per month

What is the average apartment size in Ventura County?

The typical apartment in Ventura County offers about 896 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Ventura County?

Studio apartments in Ventura County average 536 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 725 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,000 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,261 sq. ft.

Ventura County, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ventura County?

The typical rent budget in Ventura County ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 40% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ventura County?

In Ventura County, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ventura County is $2,736, a 1.13% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,767.

Studio Apartments at $2,172 offer the most budget-friendly option with 536 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 725 square feet for $2,423, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,906 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,261 sq ft) for $3,494, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ventura County, CA

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,736	896 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,172	536 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,423	725 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,906	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,494	1,261 sq. ft.

Ventura County, CA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Ventura County, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Ventura County, CA (40%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ventura County, CA?

115,618 or 36% of the households in Ventura County, CA are renter-occupied while 206,526 or 64% are owner-occupied.

How Ventura County Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ventura County	$2,736
Los Angeles	$2,741
East Bay	$2,684
San Diego	$2,967
San Francisco	$3,789
Oakland	$2,626
Long Beach	$2,684
Sacramento	$1,882
San Jose	$3,170
Alameda	$3,031
Fresno	$1,618
Los Angeles County	$2,644

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ventura County apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.