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Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $14,950 with an overall median price of $6,494. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Valencia Del Valle at $1,800, Golden Valley Ranch at $5,500, and Santa Clarita Valley at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Santa Clarita Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Valencia Del Valle$5,272$1,80024
Golden Valley Ranch$5,500$5,5001
Santa Clarita Valley$6,850$1,000137
Saugus$6,850$1,15084
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$7,999$3,5005

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. Sand Canyon Villas & Townhomes in the Mayfair neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,703. 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
Sand Canyon Villas & TownhomesPlan F - Townhome2BR,2BA$1,703
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Park SierraBarcelona 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,929

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Clarita area is the $2.63 price per square foot 1A 3X2.5 Model at Townhomes at Lost Canyon in the in the Friendly Valley neighborhood starting from $3,497. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Capri Model at Colony Townhomes starting at $2,949 with a $2.50 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 Canyon1A 3X2.53BR,2.5BA$2.63
Colony TownhomesCapri2BR,2.5BA$2.50
Diamond ParkModel C 2 Bdrm - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.60
The Vistas of West HillsSan Luis2BR,2BA$2.59
The OaksEmory2BR,2BA$2.84
River Ranch Townhomes & ApartmentsPlan A- 2 bed 2.5 bath2BR,2.5BA$2.77
Rockwood at the Cascades2X12BR,1BA$2.64
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsDover (22A)2BR,2BA$2.80
The Canyons at Santa Clarita ApartmentsPico 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.86
Canyon Country SeniorTwo Bed2BR,1BA$2.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Clarita

What type of rentals are currently available in Santa Clarita?

There are currently 152 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,703 to $5,005. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clarita ranging from $1,000 to $14,950.

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 $1,000 to $14,950 with an average monthly rent of $4,601.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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