Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Sierra Cross Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Cross Apartments

28214 Sierra Cross AveSanta Clarita, CA 91387
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Stillmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillmore Apartments

19306-19436 Stillmore StSanta Clarita, CA 91351
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Beneda Lane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beneda Lane Apartments

18071 Beneda LnCanyon Country, CA 91351
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Mountain View Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain View Apartments

17706-17718 Scherzinger LnCanyon Country, CA 91387
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24838 Newhall Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

24838 Newhall Ave

24838 Newhall AveNewhall, CA 91321
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Glenhill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenhill Apartments

13811 Glenoaks BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Sierra Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Apartments

17940-17944 Sierra HwyCanyon Country, CA 91351
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Golden Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Oaks Apartments

24877 Walnut StNewhall, CA 91321
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24925 Walnut
2 Bedroom Apartments

24925 Walnut

24913-24925 Walnut StNewhall, CA 91321
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Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $662 to $6,610 with an overall median price of $4,338. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,850, Valencia Del Valle at $1,850, and Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon at $1,850. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Circle J$3,134$1,85067
Valencia Del Valle$3,171$1,85069
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$3,552$1,85068
Golden Valley Ranch$3,552$1,91666
Cheyenne$3,737$1,87557
Santa Clarita Valley$6,610$662217
Saugus$6,610$1,850179

Cheapest Available Santa Clarita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clarita, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Canyon Country Senior in the Friendly Valley neighborhood priced from $1,495. Canyon Club Apartments in the Woodlands neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clarita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canyon Country SeniorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,495
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,825
Rockwood at the Cascades1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,942
55+ Valley Oaks Village Senior ApartmentsStandard One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,945
Quiet & Quaint 55+ Community (24724 Valley St)1bd 7251BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2A 3X2.5 Model at Townhomes at Lost Canyon in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Capri Model at Colony Townhomes starting at $3,239 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Friendly Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clarita apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Lost Canyon2A 3X2.53BR,2.5BA$2.78
Colony TownhomesCapri2BR,2.5BA$2.75
Sand Canyon Villas & TownhomesPlan F - Townhome2BR,2.5BA$2.42
RiverparkCreekside3BR,2BA$2.66
StoneCreek Apartment HomesPlan B12BR,1BA$2.77
The TerracePlan D2BR,2BA$2.84
Las Flores Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.87
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsDover (22A)2BR,2BA$2.93
Quiet & Quaint 55+ Community (24724 Valley St)1bd 7251BR,1BA$2.75
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.77

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Getting Around Santa Clarita, CA

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clarita Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Clarita?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Clarita is Canyon Club Apartments which is listed at $1,825, while the average apartment in Santa Clarita costs $4,338.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Clarita?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Santa Clarita that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Santa Clarita?

Cheap apartments in Santa Clarita have an average cost of $144 which is $4,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita.

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