Cheap Homes for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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property at 23030 Hilse Ln

$900

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$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

23030 Hilse Ln

Santa ClaritaCA91321
property at 28452 Camino del Arte Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28452 Camino del Arte Dr

Santa ClaritaCA91354
property at 18142 Jupiter Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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18142 Jupiter Ln

Santa ClaritaCA91350

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property at 26701 McBean Pkwy

$2,199 - $2,566

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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26701 McBean Pkwy

Santa ClaritaCA91355

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property at 27905 Crown Court Cir

$2,607

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$2,607

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$2,607

2 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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27905 Crown Court Cir

Santa ClaritaCA91354

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Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $850 to $11,995 with an overall median price of $6,636. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $900, Falcon Ridge at $4,795, and Santa Clarita Valley at $850. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Circle J$4,500$9004
Falcon Ridge$4,795$4,7951
Santa Clarita Valley$5,999$85099
Valencia Del Valle$6,750$90015
Saugus$6,825$90060
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$10,950$2,5006

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. Whispering Oaks in the Fairway neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,700. 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
Whispering Oaks1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1,700
Stillmore ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,775
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsAdams (11A)1BR,1BA$1,825
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.73 price per square foot 3A 3X2.5 Model at Townhomes at Lost Canyon in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $4,507. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Capri Model at Colony Townhomes starting at $2,899 with a $2.46 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 Canyon3A 3X2.53BR,2.5BA$2.73
Colony TownhomesCapri2BR,2.5BA$2.46
Newhall Crossings2 Bedroom, 2 Bath E2BR,2BA$2.87
The Retreat2BD, 2BTH AR2BR,2BA$2.69
Hills of Valencia ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.82
RiverparkCascade2BR,2BA$2.89
Sand Canyon RanchSunset2BR,2BA$2.76
The Willows. 55+ community1bd 7251BR,1BA$2.89
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.80
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 155 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $4,725. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clarita ranging from $900 to $11,995.

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 $900 to $11,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,125.

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 $2,669 to $4,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,800 to $10,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,250.

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