Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $1,200 (15 Rentals)

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property at 20065 Avenue of the Oaks

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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20065 Avenue of the Oaks

Santa ClaritaCA91321
property at 22850 15th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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22850 15th St, Unit B

22850 15th St
Santa ClaritaCA91321
property at 24127 Del Monte Dr

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 27

24127 Del Monte Dr, Unit Del Monte 121

24127 Del Monte Dr
Santa ClaritaCA91355

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property at 18209 Sierra Hwy

$2,300 - $2,350

2 Bedroom Rentals

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18209 Sierra Hwy

Santa ClaritaCA91351
property at 13475 Mission Tierra Way

$2,400

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$2,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13475 Mission Tierra Way

Granada HillsCA91344

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property at 28187 Robin Ave

$2,600

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$2,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

28187 Robin Ave

Santa ClaritaCA91350

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $1,315 to $4,926 with an overall median price of $3,579. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,795, Valencia Del Valle at $1,795, and Claiborne's Arch at $1,795. 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$1,79512
Valencia Del Valle$3,202$1,79577
Claiborne's Arch$3,380$1,795118
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$3,429$1,700132
Golden Valley Ranch$3,500$1,70076
Cheyenne$3,672$1,79569
Saugus$4,000$1,700244
Santa Clarita Valley$4,253$1,315330

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. Foothill in the Sylmar neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. 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
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Whispering Oaks1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,700
RiverparkTideway1BR,1BA$1,700
Stillmore ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.67 price per square foot Plan D- 3 bed 2.75 bath Model at River Ranch Townhomes & Apartments in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the St. Tropez Model at Colony Townhomes starting at $3,100 with a $2.69 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.
River Ranch Townhomes & ApartmentsPlan D- 3 bed 2.75 bath3BR,2.75BA$2.67
Colony TownhomesSt. Tropez2BR,2.5BA$2.69
The Vistas of West HillsSan Juan2BR,2BA$2.70
Canyon Country VillasThe Rive Gauche2BR,2BA$2.31
The Retreat2BD, 2BTH BR2BR,2BA$2.71
Beneda Lane Apartments2BD 2BTH2BR,2BA$2.15
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsDover (22A)2BR,2BA$2.49
Canyon Country SeniorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.19
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.72
Whispering Oaks1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$2.71

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Santa Clarita, CA
Population: 210,089

Ranked #106

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clarita

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Clarita?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $4,926. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clarita ranging from $1,200 to $7,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Santa Clarita?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Santa Clarita ranges from $1,200 to $7,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,832.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Santa Clarita?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Santa Clarita range from $2,400 to $4,926, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

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