
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (15 Rentals)
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24828 Newhall Ave

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24370 Newhall Ave

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Clarita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Santa Clarita Studio Apartments | $2,485 | $1,775 | $2,999 |
| Cheap Santa Clarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,850 | $4,294 |
| Cheap Santa Clarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $1,901 | $4,591 |
| Cheap Santa Clarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,381 | $2,699 | $3,887 |
| Cheap Santa Clarita 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,250 | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $1,131 to $4,591 with an overall median price of $3,485. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,850, Valencia Del Valle at $1,850, and Golden Valley Ranch at $1,775. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle J | $3,200 | $1,850 | 86 |
| Valencia Del Valle | $3,200 | $1,850 | 88 |
| Golden Valley Ranch | $3,249 | $1,775 | 43 |
| Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon | $3,400 | $1,775 | 79 |
| Falcon Ridge | $3,400 | $1,775 | 79 |
| Saugus | $3,400 | $1,775 | 185 |
| Cheyenne | $3,785 | $1,850 | 67 |
| Santa Clarita Valley | $4,250 | $1,131 | 253 |
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. Stillmore Apartments in the Friendly Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Santa Clarita apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Country Senior | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Stillmore Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,775 |
| Canyon Club Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Monterra Ridge Apartments | Adams (11A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Rockwood at the Cascades | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,852 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.60 price per square foot 1A 3X2.5 Model at Townhomes at Lost Canyon in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,454. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Horizon Model at Sand Canyon Ranch starting at $3,059 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Mayfair neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clarita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes at Lost Canyon | 1A 3X2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.60 |
| Sand Canyon Ranch | Horizon | 3BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Riverpark | Creekside | 3BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| River Ranch Townhomes & Apartments | Plan B- 2 bed 2.5 bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.55 |
| Hills of Valencia Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| The Terrace | Plan D | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Canyon Ridge | 1x1Ac T1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Canyon Crest | 1x1AC T1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Canyon Country Senior | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Canyon Club Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
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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 $1,961.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Clarita?
The cheapest apartment in Santa Clarita is Monterra Ridge Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Santa Clarita costs $3,485.
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 94 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 $317 which is $3,168 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita.
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