1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, California as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $2,806 and +87% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Santa Clarita
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Santa Clarita
Compare Santa Clarita's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Santa Clarita.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,850 | +$235 (+9%) |
| Castaic, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,200 | $-415 (-16%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 18.7 mi | $2,480 | $-135 (-5%) |
| Burbank, CA | 20.8 mi | $2,350 | $-265 (-10%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 22.7 mi | $2,075 | $-540 (-21%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 22.8 mi | $2,470 | $-145 (-6%) |
| Topanga, CA | 23.4 mi | $3,120 | +$505 (+19%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 24 mi | $3,120 | +$505 (+19%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 24.4 mi | $2,900 | +$285 (+11%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 24.7 mi | $3,120 | +$505 (+19%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 24.8 mi | $2,950 | +$335 (+13%) |
| Glendale, CA | 24.9 mi | $2,356 | $-259 (-10%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Santa Clarita — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Santa Clarita, California is $2,615 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $2,806.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Santa Clarita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $104,600 ($8,717/month gross), which works out to roughly $50.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Clarita expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Clarita's 1-bedroom median of $2,615 is +87% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Clarita rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Santa Clarita ranks #296 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Santa Clarita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Castaic ($2,200), Simi Valley ($2,480), Burbank ($2,350).