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Santa Clarita, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Santa Clarita, CA

Pricing Updated: 12/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Santa Clarita, CA area range in price from $1,131 to $4,910 with an overall median price of $3,432. The three Santa Clarita neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Circle J at $1,849, Golden Valley Ranch at $1,874, and Claiborne's Arch at $1,849. 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$2,999$1,84989
Golden Valley Ranch$3,150$1,87459
Claiborne's Arch$3,170$1,849116
Valencia Del Valle$3,170$1,84988
Cheyenne$3,565$1,89566
Saugus$3,587$1,600226
Blackberry Briar at Plum Canyon$3,619$1,780106
Santa Clarita Valley$4,200$1,131288

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. Monterra Ridge Apartments in the Friendly Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,780. 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
Monterra Ridge ApartmentsAdams (11A)1BR,1BA$1,780
Foothill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The Canyons at Santa Clarita ApartmentsRye 1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,849
Canyon Club Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA

As of December 22, 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 $3,498. The second greatest value Santa Clarita apartment is the Riviera Model at The Fairways at Westridge starting at $2,939 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the Fairway 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
The Fairways at WestridgeRiviera2BR,2BA$2.71
Sand Canyon RanchHorizon3BR,2BA$2.54
Colony TownhomesIbiza2BR,2.5BA$2.43
RiverparkCreekside3BR,2BA$2.38
Beneda Lane Apartments2022BR,2BA$2.15
Sand Canyon Villas & TownhomesPlan B - Apartment2BR,2BA$2.24
River Ranch Townhomes & ApartmentsPlan A- 2 bed 2.5 bath2BR,2.5BA$2.72
Diamond ParkModel A 1 Bdrm - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
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 153 Apartments for Rent in Santa Clarita, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,600 to $4,910. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Santa Clarita ranging from $950 to $7,990.

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 $950 to $7,990 with an average monthly rent of $4,037.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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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.