In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, New construction, Stainless steel, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Cable included, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Ceiling fan, Microwave, and Oven
In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
On-site laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Walk in closets + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Cable included + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Stainless steel + more
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Carport, Recently renovated + more
Searching for an apartment for rent in Santa Clarita, CA? Look no further! Apartment List will help you find a perfect apartment near you. There are 90 available rental units listed on Apartment List in Santa Clarita. Click on listings to see photos, floorplans, amenities, prices and availability, and much more!
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Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Santa Clarita, CA. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,442, after rising 1.1% last month. Prices remain down 1.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Santa Clarita rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Los Angeles metro area and the nation as a whole.
The median rent in Santa Clarita rose by 1.1% over the course of February, and has now decreased by a total of 1.2% over the past 12 months. Santa Clarita’s rent growth over the past year has has fallen behind the state average (0.5%) and is similar to the national average (-1.5%).
Two months into the year, rents in Santa Clarita have risen 1.1%. This is a similar rate of growth compared to what the city was experiencing at this point last year: from January to February 2025 rents had increased 0.9%.
Santa Clarita rents went up 1.1% in the past month, compared to the national rate of 0.2%. Among the nation's 100 largest cities, this ranks #5. Similar monthly rent growth took place in Boise, ID (1.2%) and Fort Wayne, IN (1.1%).
Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,984 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,414 for a 2-bedroom. Across all bedroom sizes (ie, the entire rental market), the median rent is $2,442. That ranks #6 in the nation, among the country's 100 largest cities.
For comparison, the median rent across the nation as a whole is $1,192 for a 1-bedroom, $1,343 for a 2-bedroom, and $1,357 overall. The median rent in Santa Clarita is 79.9% higher than the national, and is similar to the prices you would find in Arlington, VA ($2,550) and New York City, NY ($2,397).
If we expand our view to the wider Los Angeles metro area, the median rent is $2,167 meaning that the median price in Santa Clarita ($2,442) is 12.7% greater than the price across the metro as a whole. Metro-wide annual rent growth stands at -1.2%, above the rate of rent growth within just the city.
The table below shows the latest rent stats for 27 cities in the Los Angeles metro area that are included in our database. Among them, Newport Beach is currently the most expensive, with a median rent of $3,418. Long Beach is the metro’s most affordable city, with a median rent of $1,758. The metro's fastest annual rent growth is occurring in Newport Beach (4.2%) while the slowest is in Santa Monica (-7.5%).
You can also use the map below to explore the latest rent trends in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Apartment List is committed to the accuracy and transparency of our rent estimates. We begin with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller’s approach, capturing apartment transactions over time to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country. Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. For more details, please see the Apartment List Rent Estimate Methodology.
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If you secretly harbor silver screen aspirations but can’t bear the thought of L.A.'s ungodly traffic, or perhaps you’ve simply had enough of it, Santa Clarita, California is the place for you. Located a blissful 45 minutes from Los Angeles, this recently incorporated suburb of 145,000 boasts a thriving movie and commercial industry. And hey, if the movie star thing doesn’t pan out, you can always find work at Six Flags Magic Mountain – the city’s largest employer. We know you’re ready for your close up, so let’s find you a Santa Clarita home that can handle your star power.
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View Santa Clarita City GuideIf you secretly harbor silver screen aspirations but can’t bear the thought of L.A.'s ungodly traffic, or perhaps you’ve simply had enough of it, Santa Clarita, California is the place for you. Located a blissful 45 minutes from Los Angeles, this recently incorporated suburb of 145,000 boasts a thriving movie and commercial industry. And hey, if the movie star thing doesn’t pan out, you can always find work at Six Flags Magic Mountain – the city’s largest employer. We know you’re ready for your close up, so let’s find you a Santa Clarita home that can handle your star power.
Valencia, but not like the oranges
The representation of ethnic minorities in Santa Clarita is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Santa Clarita are White (40%), Hispanic Or Latino (37.9%), Asian (11.3%), Two Or More (5.8%), Black Or African American (3.7%), Other (1.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).
The representation of ethnic minorities in Santa Clarita is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Santa Clarita are White (40%), Hispanic Or Latino (37.9%), Asian (11.3%), Two Or More (5.8%), Black Or African American (3.7%), Other (1.3%), Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0.1%), and American Indian Or Alaska Native (0%).
