Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (20 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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stillmore Apartments

19306-19436 Stillmore StSanta Clarita, 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 to 2 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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Foothill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Foothill

15500 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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Golden Oaks Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Oaks Apartments

24877 Walnut StNewhall, CA 91321
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15520
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15520

15520 Foothill BlvdSylmar, CA 91342
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24925 Walnut
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

24925 Walnut

24913-24925 Walnut StNewhall, CA 91321

Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $1,131 to $5,100 with an overall median price of $3,836. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,895, Valencia Del Valle at $1,895, and Golden Valley Ranch at $1,739. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Circle J$3,200$1,89565
Valencia Del Valle$3,200$1,89563
Golden Valley Ranch$3,369$1,73941
Cheyenne$3,557$1,89559
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$3,584$1,73983
Falcon Ridge$3,584$1,73983
Santa Clarita Valley$5,100$1,131239
Saugus$5,100$1,739174

Cheapest Available Santa Clarita Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Santa Clarita, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Foothill in the Santa Clarita Valley neighborhood priced from $1,695. Monterra Ridge Apartments in the Friendly Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clarita apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsAdams (11A)1BR,1BA$1,895
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
The Canyons at Santa Clarita ApartmentsPico 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
155201/11BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.35 price per square foot C1 Floorplan Model at The Madison at Town Center in the in the Woodlands neighborhood starting from $3,540. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the 2A 3X2.5 Model at Townhomes at Lost Canyon starting at $3,940 with a $2.74 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.
The Madison at Town CenterC1 Floorplan3BR,2BA$2.35
Townhomes at Lost Canyon2A 3X2.53BR,2.5BA$2.74
The Vistas of West HillsSan Rafael3BR,2BA$2.74
Canyon Country VillasThe Versailles2BR,2BA$2.34
Colony TownhomesIbiza2BR,2.5BA$2.50
Rockwood at the Cascades2X22BR,2BA$2.52
River Ranch Townhomes & ApartmentsPlan B- 2 bed 2.5 bath2BR,2.5BA$2.55
IMT Stevenson RanchB22BR,2BA$2.60
RiverparkTideway1BR,1BA$2.47
The Canyons at Santa Clarita ApartmentsRye 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clarita Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Santa Clarita?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Santa Clarita is under $2,095.

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

The cheapest apartment in Santa Clarita is Foothill which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Santa Clarita costs $3,836.

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 74 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 $329 which is $3,507 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita.

Expert Rental Resources

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.