Studio Apartment Rent in Santa Clarita, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Santa Clarita, California as of July 2026. That's +17% lower than the citywide median of $2,806 and +80% above the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Santa Clarita.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Santa Clarita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Ranch, CA | 10.6 mi | $2,540 | +$208 (+9%) |
| Castaic, CA | 14.8 mi | $1,960 | $-372 (-16%) |
| Simi Valley, CA | 18.7 mi | $2,165 | $-167 (-7%) |
| Burbank, CA | 20.8 mi | $2,096 | $-236 (-10%) |
| Palmdale, CA | 22.7 mi | $1,845 | $-487 (-21%) |
| La Crescenta-Montrose, CA | 22.8 mi | $2,200 | $-132 (-6%) |
| Topanga, CA | 23.4 mi | $2,790 | +$458 (+20%) |
| Calabasas, CA | 24 mi | $2,790 | +$458 (+20%) |
| West Hollywood, CA | 24.4 mi | $2,590 | +$258 (+11%) |
| La Canada Flintridge, CA | 24.7 mi | $2,790 | +$458 (+20%) |
| Oak Park, CA | 24.8 mi | $2,570 | +$238 (+10%) |
| Glendale, CA | 24.9 mi | $2,099 | $-233 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Santa Clarita — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Santa Clarita?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Santa Clarita, California is $2,332 per month. This is +17% below the citywide median of $2,806.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Santa Clarita?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $93,280 ($7,773/month gross), which works out to roughly $44.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Santa Clarita expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Santa Clarita's studio median of $2,332 is +80% above the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 95th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Santa Clarita rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Santa Clarita ranks #286 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Santa Clarita?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Castaic ($1,960), Simi Valley ($2,165), Burbank ($2,096).