
Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $800 (10 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Santa Clarita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clarita Studio Apartments | $2,335 | $1,800 | $3,299 |
| Santa Clarita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,450 | $1,695 | $3,400 |
| Santa Clarita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $2,050 | $4,316 |
| Santa Clarita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,462 | $2,689 | $4,580 |
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Santa Clarita, CAPopulation: 210,089
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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 $1,999.
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 $3,431.
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 38 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 $297 which is $3,134 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Santa Clarita.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.