4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita, California as of August 2026. That's +65% higher than the citywide median of $2,816 and +84% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Santa Clarita.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 10.6 mi | $5,060 | +$413 (+9%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 18.7 mi | $4,715 | +$68 (+1%) |
| Burbank, CA | 20.8 mi | $4,172 | $-475 (-10%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 22.7 mi | $3,700 | $-947 (-20%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 22.8 mi | $4,380 | $-267 (-6%) |
| Topanga, CA | 23.4 mi | $5,560 | +$913 (+20%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 24 mi | $5,550 | +$903 (+19%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 24.4 mi | $5,160 | +$513 (+11%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 24.7 mi | $5,550 | +$903 (+19%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 24.8 mi | $5,610 | +$963 (+21%) |
| Glendale, CA | 24.9 mi | $4,184 | $-463 (-10%) |
| Beverly Hills, CA | 25.2 mi | $5,307 | +$660 (+14%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Santa Clarita — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Santa Clarita?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Santa Clarita, California is $4,647 per month. This is +65% higher than the citywide median of $2,816.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Santa Clarita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $185,880 ($15,490/month gross), which works out to roughly $89.37/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Clarita expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Clarita's 4+ bedroom median of $4,647 is +84% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 96th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Clarita rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Santa Clarita ranks #277 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Santa Clarita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Burbank ($4,172), Palmdale ($3,700), La Crescenta-Montrose ($4,380).